Correctional Sergeant l

State of North Carolina•527 Commerce Drive Pasquotank, NC

9d•$35,984 - $62,971•Onsite

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! This position is assigned to Pasquotank Correctional Institution located in Elizabeth City, NC. Work in this class involves first-line supervision to correctional Officers I, increasing the custody and security coverage. Position assigns 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. Position reports directly to a Correctional Housing Unit Manager I and/or a Correctional Housing Unit Manager II. Ensures that staff is fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are followed. Maintains facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance and health and safety of inmates. Gives direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies. May lead staff in carrying out tactical assignment(s). Responds to emergency situations, searches for escaped offenders, and transports offenders. Conducts and/or supervises searches of offenders, their living quarters, and work areas for contraband. Investigates and takes action, where appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints. Prepares and reviews reports.

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

First-line supervision to correctional Officers I, increasing the custody and security coverage.
Assigns lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post.
Oversees officer activities and performance and ensures that the custody, security, and welfare of inmates is maintained.
Arranges work schedules to ensure shift coverage.
Implements operational procedures and ensures rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
Ensures that staff is fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are followed.
Maintains facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance and health and safety of inmates.
Gives direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies.
May lead staff in carrying out tactical assignment(s).
Responds to emergency situations, searches for escaped offenders, and transports offenders.
Conducts and/or supervises searches of offenders, their living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
Investigates and takes action, where appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
Prepares and reviews reports.