Correctional Sergeant III-Eastern Correctional Inst.
About The Position
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.
- Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of facility operations
- Knowledge of Prison's policy and procedures
Responsibilities
- 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 report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant III and/or the Correctional Housing Unit Manager.
- 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.
- Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Benefits
- This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
- To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
