Correctional Sergeant lll - Anson Correctional Institution

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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!

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Correctional Sergeant III (S)

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Reporting directly to the Correctional Lieutenant III and/or Correctional Housing Unit Manager, this position provides first line supervision to Correctional Officer III’s at a multi‑custody female correctional facility.

• Assigning lower level custody staff and overseeing Correctional Officer activities and performance.
• Arranging work schedules to ensure staff coverage.
• Implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to DAC policy and procedures.
• Giving direction during drills, searches, and emergencies.
• Referring offenders to Restrictive Housing for temporary assignment as needed.
• Leading staff in carrying out tactical assignments as needed.
• Responding to emergency situations, searching for escaped offenders, and transporting offenders.
• Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, their living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
• Investigating and taking action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
• Preparing and reviewing a variety of reports.
• Completing annual performance evaluations and assisting in assessing, evaluating, and implementing employee discipline.
• Conducting staff briefing sessions.

Salary Range: $41,206 - 72,113

Full‑time (40 hours per week). May be scheduled on any shift, including weekends and holidays, to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

• Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures, and/or Facility Operations.

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the "Minimum Education and Experience" listed from the OSHR class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed are used as "Management Preferences" for screening the most qualified applicants.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND three years of experience as a Correctional Officer OR two years of experience as a Correctional Officer III; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special

Qualifications:

Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.

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.

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at celeste.r.robinson.gov or by phone at . (Email is preferred and more efficient.)

Catherine Renee Robinson

Email: recruiters.gov