Correctional Sergeant lll

State of North Carolina•Bertie County, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Sergeant III position is located at Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, North Carolina, which houses approximately 1,504 medium- or close-custody male offenders. This role provides first-line supervision to Correctional Officer III staff in close-custody institutions with restrictive and controlled housing. The sergeant assigns custody staff to specific areas or posts, oversees their activities and performance, and ensures the custody, security, and welfare of inmates. The position arranges schedules to maintain shift coverage, implements operational procedures, and ensures compliance with policy. It ensures staff are trained and that proper conduct and procedures are followed; maintains facility security through regular inspections; directs drills, searches, and emergency responses; and may lead tactical assignments. The sergeant also responds to emergencies, searches for escaped offenders, transports offenders, conducts or supervises searches, investigates security issues and incidents, prepares and reviews reports, conducts staff briefings, completes annual evaluations, and assists with employee discipline. Applicants must meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements, pass a criminal background check and drug screening, successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations, and possess a valid driver's license. The selected applicant must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and three years of experience as a Correctional Officer, two years as a Correctional Officer III, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or two years of experience as a Correctional Officer III, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
Must meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302).
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must produce a negative drug screening result.
Must successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Applicants must complete the state application in full, including education history, work experience, and applicable certificates and licenses.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of facility operations.
Knowledge of Prisons' Policy and Procedures.

Responsibilities

Assign lower-level custody staff to specific areas or posts and supervise their activities and performance.
Arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage.
Implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
Ensure staff are fully trained and follow proper conduct, actions, and procedures.
Maintain facility security through regular inspections for compliance with regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance and inmate health and safety.
Give direction during drills, searches, and emergencies; may lead staff in tactical assignments.
Respond to emergencies, search for escaped offenders, and transport offenders.
Conduct or supervise searches of offenders, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
Investigate and take appropriate action regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
Prepare and review reports.
Complete annual performance evaluations and assist with assessing, evaluating, and implementing employee discipline.
Conduct staff briefing sessions.
Maintain the custody, security, and welfare of inmates.
Perform other related duties as required.