Correctional Sergeant III - (Southern CI)

State of North Carolina•Montgomery, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Sergeant III provides first-line supervision to Correctional Officer III staff in a close-custody institution with restrictive and controlled housing. Reporting to a Correctional Lieutenant III, the position coordinates staffing and facility operations, oversees staff performance and training, and helps maintain the custody, security, and welfare of offenders. The role also involves leading staff during tactical assignments and emergencies, conducting or supervising searches, addressing incidents and complaints, and preparing reports and performance evaluations. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts at Southern Correctional Institution in Troy, North Carolina, a facility housing up to 700 male offenders in close, medium, and minimum custody. The position is designated mandatory for adverse weather reporting and includes State Benefits.

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 North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Must meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302).
Must pass a criminal background check and produce a negative drug screening result.
Must successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, assign lower-level custody staff to areas or posts, implement operational procedures, and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
Ensure staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are followed; oversee officer activities and performance and maintain facility security through regular inspections.
Ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards related to facility maintenance and offender health and safety.
Lead staff in tactical assignments, respond to emergency situations, and direct staff during drills, searches, and emergencies.
Maintain the custody, security, and welfare of offenders and refer offenders to restrictive housing for temporary assignment.
Conduct or supervise searches of offenders, their living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
Investigate and respond appropriately to security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
Prepare and review reports, complete annual performance evaluations, and assist in assessing, evaluating, and implementing employee discipline.
Perform other related duties as required.