Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title
Correctional Sergeant II (S)Position Number
Grade
NC08About 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
This position is located at Craven Correctional Institution a medium custody male felon diagnostic processing center with a population of 850 offenders and 360 staff. Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer IIs in the medium custody facility increasing the custody and security coverage. Positions assign lower level custody staff to a particular area or post after inspecting each staff and determining if they are physically and mentally capable. Employees oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody security and welfare of offenders is maintained. Employees arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy. Employees in this classification will complete review and maintain time reports duty rosters leave schedules performance evaluations and other administrative forms. Accounts for persons and assets to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Thorough knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities; of applicable policies Thorough knowledge of disciplinary procedures and techniques appropriate for persons under criminal confinement. Thorough knowledge of procedures rules and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates; and of correctional methods techniques practices and procedures. Skill in the use and care of firearms. Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate custody staff. Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action. Ability to prepare reports.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 two years six months of experience as a Correctional Officer or two years of experience as Correctional Officer II; 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.
Prisons in Eastern Region prefers candidates with no less than 2 years work experience as a Correctional Officer II.
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:
Crystal Bunn MillerEmail: