Correctional Sergeant I

State of North Carolina•620 Prison Road Hyde, NC

1d•$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. 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).

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

Supervise Correctional Officer I’s in minimum-custody facilities.
Increase custody and security coverage.
Assign lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post.
Oversee officer activities and performance.
Ensure 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.
Serve as the highest-ranking custody staff on the grounds or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) at times.