Correctional Sergeant I
About The Position
This position is located at Tyrrell Prison work Farm. The work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officers 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 offenders 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). Positions report to a Correctional Lieutenant I and/or a Correctional Assistant Superintendent.
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.
- Must 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
- Documented knowledge of Prison Policy and Procedures and/or Facility Operations.
Responsibilities
- First-line supervision to Correctional Officers in minimum-custody facilities.
- Increasing the custody and security coverage.
- Assigning lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post.
- Overseeing officer activities and performance.
- Ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained.
- Arranging work schedules to ensure shift coverage.
- Implementing operational procedures.
- Ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
- May be the highest-ranking custody staff on the grounds or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC).
Benefits
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NC Flex 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
