Correctional Sergeant ll
About The Position
This position is located at Craven Correctional Institution a medium custody, male felon diagnostic processing center with a population of 850 offenders and 360 staff. Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer II's in the medium custody facility, increasing the custody and security coverage. Positions assign lower level custody staff to a particular area or post after inspecting each staff and determining if they are physically and mentally capable. Employees oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained. Employees arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy. Employees in this classification will complete, review and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations and other administrative forms. Accounts for persons and assets to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Prisons in Eastern Region prefers candidates with no less than 2 years work experience as a Correctional Officer II.
Responsibilities
- Assign lower level custody staff to a particular area or post after inspecting each staff and determining if they are physically and mentally capable.
- Oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained.
- Arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
- Complete, review and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations and other administrative forms.
- Accounts for persons and assets to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
