Correctional Transportation Sergeant (South Central Region)

Correctional Transportation Sergeant (South Central Region)

Hoke County, NC

Salary: $41,206 - $72,113

Agency: Adult Correction

Division: COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title: Correctional Sergeant III (S)

Position Number:

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

Reporting to the Regional Security Coordinator this position is responsible for managing and supervising the transportation section assigned to the South Central Region office. Job responsibilities include:

• Providing guidance and direction to ensure custody, security and control of offenders being transported between designated locations.
• Ensuring incarcerated individuals are transported between various locations including jails, courts, prisons, and medical facilities while maintaining the security and well‑being of the offender throughout the transport process and ensuring Transportation Officers are fully aware of the approved level of independent decision‑making authority within established guidelines.
• Recommending and implementing standard operating procedures for the transportation of offenders within the region.
• Coordinating the transport of offenders within the Region to ensure timely and policy‑compliant transportation.
• Overseeing officer activities and performance while ensuring custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained.
• Developing schedules to meet transportation requirements, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
• Completing departmental reports within designated time frames; conducting daily inspections; reporting irregularities and initiating corrective action.
• Ensuring shift coverage; implementing operational procedures and ensuring safety and security procedures are enforced.

Qualifications and Applicant Requirements

To be considered for a Correctional Sergeant III position, all applicants must:

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

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.

Required Adverse Weather Reporting

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

Benefits

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

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.

Career Notes

The salary grade for this position is NC09. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same or lower than their current position. If selected, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. A pay increase may result.

Legal Statements

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.