Correctional Sergeant lll - Anson Correctional Institution

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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!

Reporting directly to the Correctional Lieutenant III and/or Correctional Housing Unit Manager, this position provides first line supervision to Correctional Officer III’s at a multi-custody female correctional facility.

• Assigning lower level custody staff and overseeing Correctional Officer activities and performance.
• Arranging work schedule rules to ensure staff coverage.
• Implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to DAC policy and procedures.
• Giving direction during drills, searches, and emergencies.
• Referring offenders to Restrictive Housing for temporary assignment as needed.
• Leading staff in carrying out tactical assignment(s) as needed.
• Responding to emergency situations, searching for escaped offenders, and transporting offenders.
• Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, their living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
• Investigate and take action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
• Preparing and reviewing a variety of reports.
• Completing annual performance evaluations and assisting in assessing, evaluating, and implementing employee discipline.
• Conducting staff briefing sessions.

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 Prison Policies and Procedures, and/or Facility Operations.

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 - $41,206 - $72,113

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 Corrections Employees, And Eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees. This is a REPOST. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

Anson Correctional Institution houses female offenders in medium and close custody housing units. Anson CI offers a wide variety of educational, vocational, and training programs. Correction Enterprises operates the offender packaging operation at Anson, a partnership with Union Supply Direct through the Prison Industry Enhancement Program (PIE). Family and friends can order a package of goods from a pre-approved shopping list to send to an offender.

Orders are packaged by offenders and shipped quarterly.

If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully…