Correctional Sergeant l - (Sanford CC)
About The Position
Reporting to the Lieutenant, the Correctional Sergeant I is responsible for the daily operation of an institution and for ensuring that security is maintained in accordance with divisional policies and procedures. The position supervises a shift of employees, oversees shift schedules and line-ups, and inspects personnel to confirm they are physically and mentally capable of their assigned posts. It also handles required records and reports, accounts for people, funds, and equipment, supports the custody and welfare of offenders, and inspects facility areas for safety and policy compliance. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts and State benefits. The position is designated as mandatory during adverse weather events, and the employee must report or remain at work as required. Sanford Correctional Center is a minimum-custody facility in Sanford, North Carolina, housing up to 298 male offenders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED 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 a shift of employees, conduct shift line-ups, make shift schedules, and inspect personnel to determine whether they are physically and mentally capable of assuming assigned posts.
- Complete, review, and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, custody reports, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
- Review logs, reports, and required documentation from shift rotations.
- Account for persons and funds and ensure assigned equipment is operationally ready.
- Handle activities relating to the custody and welfare of offenders.
- Inspect offender living areas, medical and kitchen areas, and the facility to identify potential safety hazards and ensure operations comply with policy.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Retirement plans
- NCFlex 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
