Correctional Sergeant ll - Warren Correctional Institution

Overview

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Sergeant II (S)

Position Number

60062585

Grade

NC08

About Us

• Assigning lower level custody staff to a particular area/post and evaluating and overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained.
• Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
• Managing the facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer-In-Charge (OIC).
• Ensuring the staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.
• Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.
• Communicating effective instruction/direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies situations.
• Responding to emergency situations such as: distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders.
• Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.
• Investigating and taking action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
• Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.
• Documented knowledge of Prison Policy and Procedures and/or Facility Operations.
• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

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

Reporting to a Correctional Housing Unit Manager I, this position is responsible for first line supervision of Correctional Officer II’s at a medium custody male correctional facility. This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the Minimum Education and Experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred :

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Salary Range : $39,244 - $68,679

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above .

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply .

This vacancy announcement is to fill two (2) positions. Applicants applying for position number 60071339 will also be considered for position number 60062585.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

About Warren Correctional Institution

Warren Correctional Institution is a mixed custody facility that houses minimum, medium, and close custody offenders. The current capacity of Warren CI is 850 male offenders, with most offenders being housed in medium custody. Offenders at Warren Correctional Institution may work at the Correction Enterprises Janitorial Products Plant, gaining marketable job skills and self-confidence participating in the manufacturing of soap and cleaning products.

Offenders at Warren Correctional Institution may also participate in vocational training and educational courses to earn their HiSet/GED. They may also participate in the At Both Ends of the Leash (ABEL) program, which provides an opportunity for offenders to train service animals for individuals with medical diagnoses or physical disabilities.

Supplemental Application Information

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will n