Correctional Sergeant - Alexander Correctional Institution

Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant I (S)

Position Number

Grade NC07

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.

Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

This is position is at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Alexander Correctional is a closed custody male facility with approximately 1,000 beds.

Position reports to a Correctional Housing Unit Manager. This position is responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Assigning lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post.
• Evaluating and overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained.
• Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing standard operational procedures (SOPs) and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
• Ensuring that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.
• Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.
• Communicating effectively instructions/directions 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.
• Investigating and taking action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
• Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.

Salary Grade Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of facility operations
• Documented knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.

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- Previous Applicants Must Reapply To Be Considered For This Vacancy

This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections Employees, And Eligible Sate Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.

This Position Is Designated As "Mandatory" And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

The salary grade for this position is NC07 . 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.

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program…