Correctional Sergeant I - Forsyth Correctional Center

State of North Carolina

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Forsyth Correctional Center in Forsyth County, NC. Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer I’s in minimum-custody facilities, 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 at times be the highest-ranking custody staff on the grounds or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC). Positions report to a Correctional Lieutenant I and/or a Correctional Assistant Superintendent.

Requirements

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience as a correctional officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates.
Documented knowledge of disciplinary procedures and techniques appropriate for persons under criminal confinement.

Responsibilities

Assign lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post.
Oversee officer activities and performance
Ensure that the custody, security and welfare of inmates is maintained.
Arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage
Implement operational procedures
Ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
May at times be the highest-ranking custody staff on the grounds or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC).