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Correctional Sergeant lll
Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Correctional Sergeant III (S)
Position Number
60060966
Grade
NC09
About Us
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!
Description Of Work
This position is assigned to Maury Correctional Institution located in Hookerton, NC. Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer III's in a close custody institution with restrictive and controlled housing. Position assigns lower level custody staff to a particular area or post. Employees oversee officer activities and performance and ensures that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained. Employees arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy. Employees at this level supervise more staff than recognized in the lower level Correctional Sergeant I or II. Positions report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant III and/or Correctional Housing Unit Manager. Ensures that staff are 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 maintainance and health and safety of inmates. Gives direction during drills, searches and in emergencies. May refer offenders to restrictive housing for temporary assignment. May lead staff in carrying out tactical assignments. 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 when 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 NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences
Thorough knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities. Thorough knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates. Thorough knowledge of disciplinary procedures and techniques appropriate for persons under criminal confinement. Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates; and of correctional methods, techniques, practices, and procedures. Skill in the use and care of firearms. Skill in coordinating, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinate custody staff. Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action. Ability to prepare reports.
Minimum Education And Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
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. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter
Crystal Bunn Miller
Email
recruiters@dac.nc.gov
Adult Correction
Division
COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Correctional Sergeant III (S)
Position Number
60060966
Grade
NC09
About Us
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!
Description Of Work
This position is assigned to Maury Correctional Institution located in Hookerton, NC. Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer III's in a close custody institution with restrictive and controlled housing. Position assigns lower level custody staff to a particular area or post. Employees oversee officer activities and performance and ensures that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained. Employees arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy. Employees at this level supervise more staff than recognized in the lower level Correctional Sergeant I or II. Positions report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant III and/or Correctional Housing Unit Manager. Ensures that staff are 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 maintainance and health and safety of inmates. Gives direction during drills, searches and in emergencies. May refer offenders to restrictive housing for temporary assignment. May lead staff in carrying out tactical assignments. 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 when 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 NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences
Thorough knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities. Thorough knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates. Thorough knowledge of disciplinary procedures and techniques appropriate for persons under criminal confinement. Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates; and of correctional methods, techniques, practices, and procedures. Skill in the use and care of firearms. Skill in coordinating, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinate custody staff. Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action. Ability to prepare reports.
Minimum Education And Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
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. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter
Crystal Bunn Miller
recruiters@dac.nc.gov
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