Correctional Sergeant II - Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•Avery County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution in Spruce Pine, NC. Avery Mitchell is a medium custody male facility. Work in this position involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer II’s in medium-custody facilities or institutions, increasing the custody and security coverage. Position reports to Correctional Lieutenant II.

Requirements

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.
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 facility operations
Documented knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures

Responsibilities

Provide supervision for subordinate staff, conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments, and inspecting all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post.
Complete, review, and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
Account for persons and funds to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.
Assign lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post, overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained.
Arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.