Correctional Sergeant ll

State of North Carolina

1d•$39,244 - $68,679•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! The Correctional Sergeant II position is located at Maury Correctional Institution in Hookerton, which houses approximately 1504 medium or close custody male offenders. Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer II's in close-custody institutions with restrictive and controlled housing. Position 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 report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant III and/or the Correctional Housing Unit Manager.

Requirements

Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Knowledge of facility operations
Knowledge of Prison's policy and procedures
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.

Responsibilities

Provide first-line supervision to Correctional Officer II's in close-custody institutions with restrictive and controlled housing.
Assign lower level custody staff to a particular area or post.
Oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody, security and welfare of inmates is maintained.
Arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage.
Implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
Ensure that staff is fully trained and that proper conduct, actions and procedures are followed.
Maintain facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance and health and safety of inmates.
Give direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies.
Lead staff in carrying out tactical assignment(s).
Respond to emergency situations, search for escaped offenders, and transport offenders.
Conduct and/or supervise searches of offenders, their living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
Investigate and take action, where appropriate, regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
Prepare and review a variety of reports.
Complete annual performance evaluations and assist in assessing, evaluating, and implementing employee discipline.
Conduct staff briefing sessions.
Perform other related duties as required.