Correctional Sergeant -Foothills Correctional Institution

Role Overview

Correctional Sergeant I (S) – operating within the NC Department of Adult Correction at Foothills Correctional Institution, a close/minimum custody male facility. The position reports to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager I and is responsible for supervising subordinate officers, ensuring inmate safety and welfare, and maintaining operational readiness of personnel and equipment.

• Conduct shift line‑up, assign shift duties, and assess personnel for physical and mental readiness to assume assigned posts.
• Supervise, assign and direct subordinate officers to specific areas or posts.
• Complete, review, and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and related administrative forms.
• Account for personnel and funds to ensure equipment and resources are operationally ready.
• Oversee activities of subordinate officers related to the custody and welfare of offenders.
• Complete rotating and various duty assignments as defined by the work level.

• High School diploma or GED and at least two years of experience as a correctional officer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eligibility for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

• Certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Pass all required background, medical, and drug screenings.

• Health insurance options.
• Retirement plans and NCFlex supplemental benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, community service leave, and parental leave.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities and for those requiring religious privileges or pregnancy-related accommodations.