Correctional Lieutenant III
About The Position
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! The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.
Requirements
- High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant, or two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant III; 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
- Documented supervisory skills in a prison facility.
- Knowledge of facility operations.
- Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures.
- Documented report writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Provides supervision for subordinate staff.
- Conducts shift line-up.
- Makes assignments.
- Inspects all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post.
- Completes, reviews, and maintains time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations and administrative forms.
- Accounts for persons and funds.
- Ensures that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.
- Identifies training needs and coordinates delivery of training to subordinate staff.
- Conducts investigations.
- Develops prison operational and emergency plans.
- Develops post orders.
Benefits
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
