Correctional Sergeant lll - (Scotland CI)

Correctional Sergeant III - (Scotland CI)

Scotland County, NC

$41K

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.

Description of Work

Reporting to the Correctional Associate Warden of Operations, this position provides supervision of subordinate officers and their assigned tasks and activities regarding the custody and welfare of male offenders in a minimum, medium, and close custody state correctional facility. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducting shift line‑up, making shift assignments, and inspecting personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned 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.
• Performing various duty assignments with the defined level of work and ensuring 24/7 staffing coverage.
• Supervising and assigning subordinate officers to a particular area or post. Employee is responsible for subordinate officers' activities relating to the custody and welfare of offenders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: $41,206 - $72,113

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

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. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

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

Requirements

• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Adverse Weather Reporting

This position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Benefits

This is a full‑time position working rotating shifts with State Benefits.

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave

Veterans & National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD‑214 Member‑4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD256 or NGB22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NCDAC must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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. The options are:

• High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Officer
• Two years of experience as a Correctional Officer III
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.