Correctional Sergeant III Foothills Correctional Institution
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Job Summary
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title
Correctional Sergeant III (S)Position Number
Grade
NC09About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 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
Salary Range: $39671.00 - $69426.00***This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 01/01/2026. ***
***This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction. ***
This position is located at Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton NC (Burke County).
Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer IIIs in close-custody institutions with restrictive and controlled housing. Positions assign lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post. Employees oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody security and welfare of inmates is maintained. Employees arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy. Employees at this level supervise more staff than recognized in the lower-level Correctional Sergeant I or II. Positions report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant III and/or the Correctional Housing Unit Manager.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Management Preferences:
- Thorough knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable policies procedures rules and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates.
***Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job. ***
***This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 01/01/2026. ***
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC09. 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 Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
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.
EEO Statement
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.
Recruiter:
Misty CarverEmail:
Key Skills
- guarding
- Ieadership skills
- Supervising
- Incident Management
- Computer Operation
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Conflict Management
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Training & Development
- Supervising Experience
- Scene Management
