Correctional Lieutenant III - Alexander Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•Alexander County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Lieutenant III works at Alexander Correctional Institution, a closed-custody male facility with approximately 1,000 beds, in Taylorsville, North Carolina. The position assists in planning, supervising, and coordinating activities in a close-custody institution and supervises Correctional Sergeant III employees. Reporting to the Correctional Captain III, the lieutenant independently supports the captain and serves as the facility’s Officer-in-Charge in the captain’s absence. The role is designated mandatory and must report to work or remain on duty during adverse weather events. This internal posting is open to current North Carolina Department of Adult Correction employees, eligible North Carolina state government reduction-in-force candidates, and current temporary employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant, or two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant III; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training and 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.
Complete the state application in full, including education history, work experience, and applicable certificates and licenses.

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of facility operations.
Documented knowledge of Prisons policy and procedures.
Documented supervisory skills in a prison facility.

Responsibilities

Supervise subordinate staff, conduct shift line-ups, make shift assignments, and inspect personnel to determine their readiness to assume assigned posts.
Complete, review, and maintain employee time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
Conduct assigned investigations involving offender and employee disciplinary matters.
Monitor assigned employee equipment and ensure that it is operational.
Inspect housing units, buildings, grounds, and posts to check staff alertness, discipline, compliance with NCDAC policy, and completion of assignments.
Identify subordinate staff training needs and coordinate training delivery.
Search staff, visitors, and offenders for contraband.
Respond to emergency situations as needed.
Serve as facility Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Correctional Captain.