Correctional Sergeant ll

State of North Carolina

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Bertie Correctional Institution and reports to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager II. This position is responsible for first line supervision of Correctional Officer II's at a multi custody correctional facility.

Requirements

• Knowledge of facility operations
• Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures
• 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

• Assigning lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post and evaluating/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 operational procedures 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) as needed.
• Ensuring that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.
• Communicating effective instruction/direction 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.
• Preparing/reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED