Correctional Sergeant

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS
- Institutions Operations 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 position provides first-line supervision of Correctional Officer I staff in a minimum-custody correctional facility, supporting continuous security coverage and inmate welfare. The role oversees assigned custody operations, staff deployment, and compliance with facility procedures and may serve as the highest-ranking custody staff member on the grounds or Officer-in-Charge (OIC). The position reports to a Correctional Lieutenant I and/or a Correctional Assistant Superintendent.

• Assign correctional officers to designated areas or posts based on operational coverage needs.
• Arrange staff work schedules to maintain shift coverage.
• Supervise officer activities and evaluate subordinate staff performance.
• Oversee custody operations to maintain inmate security and welfare.
• Implement operational procedures and enforce facility rules consistent with applicable policies.
• Direct immediate responses to emergencies, determining appropriate actions to maintain safety and security.
• Serve as Officer-in-Charge or the highest-ranking custody staff member on the grounds when assigned.
• Prepare reports documenting custody operations, incidents, or staff performance.

Salary Grade Range: $37,377 - $65,408

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

• 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

• 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 Investigations Section is responsible for conducting detailed investigations into alleged criminal conduct, staff or offender misconduct, and threats to the safety of individuals or facilities. Investigators collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to document findings, ensure due process, and take appropriate actions in response to investigative outcomes.

Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions.

Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary…