Correctional Sergeant III-Eastern Correctional Inst.

State of North Carolina•Greene County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Sergeant III position is located at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maury, which houses approximately 477 medium or close custody male offenders. Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer III's in close-custody institutions with restrictive and controlled housing. Position assigns 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. The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Requirements

Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education & Training 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
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of facility operations
Knowledge of Prison's policy and procedures

Responsibilities

Employees arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
Ensures that staff is fully trained and that proper conduct, actions and procedures are followed.
Maintains facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance and health and safety of inmates.
Gives direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies.
May lead staff in carrying out tactical assignment(s).
Responds to emergency situations, searches for escaped offenders, and transports offenders.
Conducts and/or supervises searches of offenders, their living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
Investigates and takes action, where appropriate, regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
Prepares and reviews a variety of reports.
Completes annual performance evaluations and assists in assessing, evaluating, and implementing employee discipline.
Conducts staff briefing sessions.
Performs other related duties as required.