Correctional Sergeant ll - Anson Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•Wadesboro, NC

4d•$39,244 - $68,679•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to a Correctional Housing Unit Manager II at a multi-custody female correctional facility, this position is responsible for first line supervision of Correctional Officer II's. This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Assigning lower level custody staff to a particular area or post. 2. Evaluating and overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained. 3. Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing standard operational procedures (SOPs) and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy. 4. Managing the facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC). 5. Ensuring that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed. 6. Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders. 7. Communicating effectively instructions/directions during drills, searches, and in emergencies situations. 8. Responding to emergency situations such as; distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders. 9. Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband. 10. Investigating and taking action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints. 11. Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.

Requirements

High School or General Educational Development (GED) certificate 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 Prison Policy and Procedures and/or Facility Operations.

Responsibilities

Assigning lower level custody staff to a particular area or post.
Evaluating and 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 standard operational procedures (SOPs) 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).
Ensuring that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.
Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.
Communicating effectively instructions/directions 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.
Investigating and taking action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.