Correctional Sergeant III-Foothills Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•Morganton, NC

2d•$41,206 - $72,113•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Foothills Correctional Institution in Burke County, NC, which is a close/minimum custody male facility. The role involves providing supervision for subordinate officers regarding their assigned tasks with male inmates. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is a large agency responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws, including state prisons and probation/parole services.

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.
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

Knowledge of facility operations.
Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

Conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments, and inspecting personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post.
Supervising and assigning subordinate officers to a particular area or post.
Completing, reviewing, and maintaining time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
Accounting for persons and funds to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.
Responsible for subordinate officers' activities relating to the custody and welfare of offenders.
Working rotating and various duty assignments within the defined level of work.