Correctional Lieutenant III - Marion Correctional Institution
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! Salary Range: $45,431.00 - $79,504.00 This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction. This position is located at Marion Correctional Institution in Marion, NC (McDowell County). Work in this class involves assisting in planning, supervising, and coordinating activities in a close custody institution. Employees supervise Correctional Sergeant III’s and may serve as the Officer-in Charge in absence of the captain. Employees assist in planning and supervising personnel actions, administrative affairs, officers’ work schedules and coordinating activities involving discipline, security, and the welfare of the inmate population. Employees’ responsibilities are primarily custodial in nature serving as an assistant shift supervisor because of the large staffing structure. This level is distinguished from Correctional Lieutenant II based on increased staffing totals, supervision for the most dangerous and non-compliant inmates, larger inmate population totals and the complexity of the facility operation which generally includes restrictive and controlled housing. Employees typically report to a Correctional Captain III.
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 N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.
- Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
Nice To Haves
- Documented knowledge of Supervisory Skills in a Prison Facility.
- Documented knowledge of Facility Operations.
- Documented knowledge of Prisons' Policy and Procedures.
- Documented knowledge of Report Writing Skills.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in planning, supervising, and coordinating activities in a close custody institution.
- Supervise Correctional Sergeant III’s and may serve as the Officer-in Charge in absence of the captain.
- Assist in planning and supervising personnel actions, administrative affairs, officers’ work schedules and coordinating activities involving discipline, security, and the welfare of the inmate population.
- Serve as an assistant shift supervisor because of the large staffing structure.
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
