Correctional Sergeant l - Randolph Correctional

State of North Carolina•Asheboro, NC

19h•$37,377 - $65,408•Onsite

About The Position

Sergeant I at Randolph Correctional Center, a minimum custody facility that houses 254 adult male offenders. Supervise subordinate Correctional Officers by assigning staff to a particular area or post. Sergeants oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody, security and welfare of inmates is maintained. Sergeants arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy. They may at times be the highest-ranking custody staff on the grounds or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC). About Randolph Correctional Center: Randolph Correctional Center is in Asheboro, NC and houses up to 254 minimum custody male offenders. This is an anticipated vacancy.

Requirements

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience as a correctional officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of facility operations and/or of Prisons’ policy and procedures.
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Responsibilities

Ensuring staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are followed.
Communicating effective instruction/direction during drills, searches, and in emergency situations.
Responding to emergency situations such as distress codes, escapes, and transporting offenders.
Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Investigating and acting appropriately regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
Preparing and reviewing a variety of reports, completing annual performance evaluations, and assisting in assessing, evaluating, and implementing employee discipline.
Performing other related duties, as required.