Correctional Transportation Sergeant

Correctional Sergeant III (S)

The NC Department of Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Sergeant III to manage and supervise the transportation section at the Eastern Region Office in Greenville, NC.

• Provide guidance and direction to ensure custody, security and control of offenders during transport.
• Coordinate transportation of inmates between jails, courts, prisons, and medical facilities while maintaining security and welfare.
• Ensure Transportation Officers are aware of their independent decision‑making authority within established guidelines.
• Recommend and implement standard operating procedures for offender transport within the region.
• Coordinate transport schedules to meet timely and policy‑compliant delivery.
• Oversee officer activities and performance to maintain custody, security, and welfare of offenders.
• Develop schedules, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
• Complete departmental reports (disciplinary, use of force, incident, grievance, etc.) within designated time frames.
• Conduct daily inspections in the assigned area, report irregularities, and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures, and enforce safety and security procedures.

$41,206 - $72,113 (Grade NC09)

• High School or GED diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or two years as a Correctional Officer III, or an equivalent combination.
• Eligibility for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training and Standards Commission.
• Meet Criminal Justice Standards (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.

• Knowledge of facility operations.
• Knowledge of prisons’ policy and procedures.

• Health insurance options.
• Retirement plans.
• NC Flex Supplemental Benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• Paid parental leave.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.