Correctional Sergeant II - Nash Correctional Institution

Correctional Sergeant II
- Nash Correctional Institution# State of North Carolina Careers## Correctional Sergeant II
- Nash Correctional Institution Apply:
Nash County, NC:
Full time:
Posted 5 Days Ago:
End Date:
November 18, 2026 (6 days left to apply):
JR-128061
** Agency
* * Adult Correction
** Division
* * COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
** Job Classification Title
** Correctional Sergeant II (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC08
* * About Us
** 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!
** Description of Work
** Reporting to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager I at a medium custody male correctional facility, this position is primarily responsible for first line supervision of Correctional Officer IIs. This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Assigning lower level custody staff to an area or post.
2. Evaluating and overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained.
3. Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing standard operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to DAC policy.
4. Managing a facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC).
5. Ensuring that staff are fully trained, and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.
6. Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.
7. Responding to situations such as, distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders, and communicating effectively instructions/directions during emergency situations, drills and searches.
8. Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.
9. Investigating and acting when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
10. Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** 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 but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:*
* * Documented knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures and/or Facility Procedures.  
** Compensation and Benefits
** 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.  
** Salary Range:** $39,244 - $68,679  
*** This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night**
* *** BEFORE**
* *** the end date listed above.**
* ** This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Adult…