Correctional Lieutenant ll (Lumberton CI)
About The Position
The Correctional Lieutenant II supervises subordinate staff and works closely with a Correctional Captain II. The position conducts shift line-ups, assigns shifts, and inspects personnel to determine whether they are physically and mentally capable of assuming assigned posts. The role performs facility security and administrative duties, supports staff training, and carries out emergency response functions. The lieutenant serves as Officer-In-Charge when the Correctional Captain II is absent. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts at Lumberton Correctional Institution, a medium-custody facility in Lumberton, North Carolina, housing up to 788 male offenders. The position is designated mandatory during adverse weather events and requires reporting or staying over during such events. The anticipated vacancy is expected to be available November 1, 2026. The salary range is $41,206–$72,113, and State benefits are provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and two years six months of experience as a Correctional Sergeant; or two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant II; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of facility operations.
- Knowledge of prisons’ policies and procedures.
- Supervisory skills in a prison facility.
- Report-writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Supervise subordinate staff, conduct shift line-ups, make shift assignments, and inspect personnel for readiness to assume assigned posts.
- Conduct investigations and searches of persons, places, and objects.
- Complete, review, and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
- Perform facility and grounds security inspections and monitor posts to ensure officers are alert, discipline is maintained, and assignments are properly carried out.
- Perform rescue functions, including CPR, basic first aid, physically removing people from dangerous areas, and using firefighting equipment such as fire hoses, extinguishers, and breathing apparatuses.
- Identify training needs and coordinate training delivery for subordinate staff.
- Account for persons and funds and ensure equipment is operational and ready for use.
- Serve as Officer-In-Charge in the absence of the Correctional Captain II.
- Report or stay over during adverse weather events as required for a mandatory position.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Retirement plans
- NCFlex supplemental benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave
- Paid parental leave
- State benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
