Correctional Sergeant l (Richmond CI)
About The Position
The Correctional Sergeant I supervises subordinate officers performing assigned duties with male offenders at Richmond Correctional Institution, a medium-custody state corrections facility. The position reports directly to the Lieutenant I and works rotating shifts. It is designated as mandatory during adverse weather events, requiring the employee to report to work or remain on duty as needed. Richmond Correctional Institution is located in Hoffman, North Carolina, and houses up to 420 male offenders. The Division of Institutions manages daily operations at state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina, providing safety, security, and rehabilitative services. This is a full-time position with State benefits. The advertised salary range is $37,377–$65,408. Hiring salary depends on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED 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.
- Must meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302).
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must produce a negative drug screening result.
- Must successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must complete the state application in full, including education and work experience history; resumes are not accepted in lieu of the state application.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of facility operations.
- Knowledge of prisons’ policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Conduct shift line-ups, make shift assignments, and inspect personnel to determine whether they are physically and mentally capable of assuming assigned posts.
- Complete, review, and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
- Account for persons and ensure assigned equipment is operationally ready.
- Rotate among various duty assignments within the defined level of work.
- Supervise subordinate officers in their assigned tasks involving male offenders at a medium-custody state corrections facility.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Retirement plans
- NCFlex 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
