Correctional Sergeant l Sanford CC)

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!

Reporting to the Lieutenant, this position is responsible for the daily operation of an institution and ensures that security is maintained according to divisional policy and procedures.

• Supervising a shift of employees, conducting shift line-ups, making shift schedules, and inspecting all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post.
• Completing, reviewing, and maintaining time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, all required custody reports, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
• Reviewing all logs, reports, and required documentation from shift rotations.
• Accounting for persons and funds to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.
• Handling activities relating to the custody and welfare of offenders.
• Conducting inspections of offender living areas, medical and kitchen areas, and the facility as a whole to identify possible safety hazards and to ensure operations are being followed by policy.

$37,377 - $65,408

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above. 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.

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

• MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• To be considered for a Correctional Sergeant I position, ALL applicants must:
  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

Adverse Weather Reporting:
This position is designated as Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. This is a full-time position working rotating shifts with State Benefits.

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC07. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result.

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are…