Correctional Sergeant ll

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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 supervised sentenced people in the community.

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Correctional Sergeant II (S)

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This position is located at Bertie Correctional Institution and reports to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager II. This position is responsible for first line supervision of Correctional Officer II's at a multi custody correctional facility.

There was an update to the Salary Range Effective February 1, 2026. The new salary range is $39,244 - $68,679.

This is a Repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to re-apply.

• Assigning lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post and evaluating/overseeing officer activities and performance, ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained.
• Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
• Managing the facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) as needed.
• Ensuring that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.
• Communicating effective instruction/direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies situations.
• Responding to emergency situations such as distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders.
• Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.
• Preparing/reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.

• Knowledge of facility operations.
• Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures.

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years six months of experience as a Correctional Officer, or two years of experience as Correctional Officer II; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications 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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