Correctional Sergeant ll

State of North Carolina

1d • 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. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences There was an update to the Salary Range Effective February 1,2026. The new salary range is $39,244 - $68,679 This is a Repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to re-apply. This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. 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. 2. Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy. 3. Managing the facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) as needed. 4. Ensuring that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed. 5. Communicating effective instruction/direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies situations. 6. Responding to emergency situations such as distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders. 7. Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband. 8. Preparing/reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences: Knowledge of facility operations Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

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