Correctional Sergeant ll Nash Correctional
Nash County, NC - USA
Job Summary
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 is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer IIs in medium-custody facilities or institutions increasing the custody and security coverage. 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. Positions may serve as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC). Positions report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant II and/or the Correctional Assistant Superintendent. At this level employees may supervise inmates in restrictive housing.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Reporting to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager I this position is responsible for the first line supervision of Correctional Officer IIs. This positions responsibilities include the following:
- Assign lower-level custody staff to an area or post. Evaluate and oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody security and welfare of offenders is maintained.
- Coordinate work schedules to ensure shift coverage implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
- Manage a facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC).
- Ensure that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct actions and procedures are being followed.
- Maintain facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance health and safety of offenders.
- Communicate effective instruction/direction during drills searches and in emergencies situations.
- Respond to emergency situations such as; distress codes escapes and transportation of offenders.
- Conduct and/or supervise searches of offenders offender living areas and work areas for contraband.
- Investigate and act when appropriate regarding security issues incidents disputes and complaints.
- Prepare review reports and complete performance evaluations on subordinate staff.
This is a full-time position withState Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position isNC08 Salary Range ($39244 - $68679).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.
AboutNash CorrectionalInstitution:
Nash Correctional Institution is a medium custody facility located in Nashville Nash County NC. It houses approximately 800 male offenders. The facility provides offender labor to two Correction Enterprises operations located on site: the Optical Plant and the Print Plant. The Optical Plant manufactures eyeglasses for customers such as Medicaid and the Division of Services for the Blind. The Print Plant is a full-service print shop dedicated to printing services for state government agencies public school systems state community colleges and universities and non-profit organizations
Documented knowledge of Prisons policy and procedures and/or Facility Procedures.
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.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:
Santino EastEmail: