Correctional Sergeant I-Wilkes Correctional Center

State of North Carolina404 Statesville Road Wilkes, NC
$37,377 - $65,408Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Wilkes Correctional Center in Wilkes County, NC. Wilkes Correctional Center is a minimum custody male facility. Reporting to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager II, this position provides supervision for subordinate officers regarding their assigned tasks with male inmates in a Minimum/Medium/Close custody state correctional facility.

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.
  • 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

  • Knowledge of facility operations.
  • Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments, and inspecting personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post
  • Supervising and assigning subordinate officers to a particular area or post.
  • Completing, reviewing, and maintaining time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
  • Accounting for persons and funds to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.
  • Responsible for subordinate officers' activities relating to the custody and welfare of offenders.
  • Working rotating and various duty assignments within the defined level of work.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance options
  • Retirement Plans
  • NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
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