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Correctional Sergeant II - Nash Correctional Institution

Listing for: Adult Correction
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-14
Job specializations:
  • Security
  • Government
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39244 - 68679 USD Yearly USD 39244.00 68679.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

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:

  • Assigning lower level custody staff to an area or post.
  • Evaluating and overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained.
  • Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing standard operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to DAC policy.
  • Managing a facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer‑in‑Charge (OIC).
  • Ensuring that staff are fully trained, and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.
  • Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.
  • Responding to situations such as distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders, and communicating effectively instructions/directions during emergency situations, drills and searches.
  • Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.
  • Investigating and acting when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
  • Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    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
    • 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.

    It is an internal posting open only for current North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections employees, and eligible state government reduction in force candidates from North Carolina state government, or current temporary employees.

    It 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.

    About Nash Correctional Institution

    Nash Correctional Institution is a medium custody facility located in Nashville, Nash County, NC. It houses approximately 800 male offenders.…

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