Correctional Sergeant ll; Lumberton CI

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant II (S)

Position Number  Grade NC08

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.

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Reporting to the Correctional Lieutenant II, this position is responsible for assigning lower level custody staff to an area or post, evaluating/overseeing officer activities and performance; and ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders are maintained.

• Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures, 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 effective instruction/direction during drills, distress codes, escapes, transporting offenders, searches and in emergency situations.
• Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas, and work areas for contraband.
• Assisting with facility interviews.
• Preparing and reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.

These items are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Knowledge of facility operations.
• Knowledge of Prison’s policy and procedures.

$39,244-$68,679

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

• MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license

This position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. This is a full-time position working rotating shifts with State Benefits.

State Benefits Information:
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

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC08. 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.

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