Correctional Sergeant ll - Anson Correctional Institution
About The Position
The NC Department of Adult Correction is a large state agency responsible for safeguarding lives and property, and for the care, custody, and supervision of adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons, probation/parole services, and other divisions focused on healthcare, rehabilitation, and reentry. The agency has a mission that matters. This position reports to a Correctional Housing Unit Manager II at a multi-custody female correctional facility and is responsible for the first-line supervision of Correctional Officer II's. The role involves ensuring the custody, security, and welfare of offenders, managing facility operations in the absence of higher-ranking staff, and maintaining facility security through regular inspections. Effective communication during drills, searches, and emergencies is crucial, as is responding to emergency situations and investigating security issues.
Requirements
- High School or General Educational Development (GED) certificate AND two years six months of experience as a Correctional Officer, OR two years of experience as Correctional Officer II; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and 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 Prison Policy and Procedures and/or Facility Operations.
Responsibilities
- Assigning lower level custody staff to a particular area or post.
- Evaluating and overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained.
- Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing standard operational procedures (SOPs) and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
- Managing the facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC).
- Ensuring that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.
- Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.
- Communicating effectively instructions/directions during drills, searches, and in emergencies situations.
- Responding to emergency situations such as; distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders.
- Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.
- Investigating and taking action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
- Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.
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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
