Correctional Sergeant I - Caldwell Correctional Center

State of North Carolina•480 Pleasant Hill Road Caldwell, NC

1d•$37,377 - $65,408•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Caldwell Correctional Center in Caldwell County, NC, which houses Minimum Custody Male Offenders. Work in this position involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer I’s in minimum-custody facilities, increasing the custody and security coverage. Position may at times be the highest-ranking custody staff on the grounds or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC). Position reports to a Correctional Warden and/or a Correctional Assistant Warden.

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

Documented Knowledge of facility operations
Documented 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.
Arranges work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
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, incident, disputes and complaints.