Correctional Sergeant II-Piedmont Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•1245 Camp Road Rowan, NC

17h•$39,244 - $68,679•Onsite

About The Position

This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction. This is a Repost of position 60061793. Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy. This is a position at Piedmont Correctional Institution located in Salisbury, N.C. (Rowan County), which is a Medium male prison facility housing 800 inmates. 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

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.
Must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities; and applicable policies
Thorough knowledge of procedures, rules, and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates, and of correctional methods, techniques, practices, and procedures

Responsibilities

First-line supervision to Correctional Officer II’s in medium-custody facilities or institutions, increasing the custody and security coverage.
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.
May serve as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC).
May supervise inmates in restrictive housing.