Correctional Sergeant II

State of North Carolina

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer II’s in medium-custody facilities or institutions, 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 serve as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC). Positions report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant II and/or the Correctional Assistant Superintendent. At this level, employees may supervise inmates in restrictive housing.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities; of applicable policies
• Thorough knowledge of disciplinary procedures and techniques appropriate for persons under criminal confinement.
• Thorough knowledge of procedures, rules, and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates; and of correctional methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate custody staff.
• Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma 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.

Responsibilities

• Assign lower level custody staff to a particular area or post
• Oversee officer activities and performance
• Ensure that 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 Officer-in-Charge (OIC)
• Supervise inmates in restrictive housing

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees