Correctional Sergeant lll

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The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervise sentenced people in the community.

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Correctional Sergeant III (S)

NC09

Maury Correctional Institution, Hookerton, NC

This position is assigned to Maury Correctional Institution located in Hookerton, NC. Work in this class involves first‑line supervision of Correctional Officer III’s in a close custody institution with restrictive and controlled housing. The position assigns lower‑level custody staff to a particular area or post. Employees oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained.

Employees arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy. This level supervises more staff than the lower level Correctional Sergeant I or II. Positions report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant III and/or Correctional Housing Unit Manager.

• Ensure that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions and procedures are followed.
• Maintain facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintainance and health and safety of inmates.
• Give direction during drills, searches and in emergencies.
• Refer offenders to restrictive housing for temporary assignment and lead staff in carrying out tactical assignments.
• Respond to emergency situations, searches for escaped offenders and transport offenders.
• Conduct and/or supervise searches of offenders, their living quarters and work areas for contraband.
• Investigate and take action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes and complaints.
• Prepare and review a variety of reports.
• Complete annual performance evaluations and assist in assessing, evaluating and implementing employee discipline.
• Conduct staff briefing sessions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Thorough knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates.
• Thorough knowledge of disciplinary procedures and techniques appropriate for persons under criminal confinement.
• Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates; and of correctional methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms.
• Skill in coordinating, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinate custody staff.
• Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to prepare reports.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or two years of experience as a Correctional Officer III; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Crystal Bunn Miller

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