Correctional Sergeant I

State of North Carolina•620 Prison Road Hyde, NC

2d•$37,377 - $65,408•Onsite

About The Position

Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer I’s in minimum-custody facilities, increasing the custody and security coverage. 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!

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

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).