Correctional Sergeant l (Brown Creek CI)

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant I (S) Position Number 60073547 Grade NC07 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 Correctional Lieutenant I, this position will be responsible for assigning lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Overseeing officers' activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained. - Arranging work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures, and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy. - Ensuring staff is fully trained and that proper conduct, actions and procedures are followed. - Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance and health and safety of offenders. - Giving direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies. - Leading staff in carrying out tactical assignment(s). - Responding to emergencies, searches for escaped offenders, and transports offenders. - Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, their living quarters, and work areas for contraband. - Investigating and acting, where appropriate, 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. - Conducting staff briefing sessions. - Performing other related duties as required. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408 This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above. This is a RE-POST of position 60073547. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to RE-APPLY. 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. Necessary Special Qualifications : MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. To be considered for a Correctional Sergeant I position, ALL applicants must : Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302) Pass a criminal background check Produce a negative drug screening result Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations Possess a valid driver’s license Required Adverse Weather Reporting : This position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. This is a full-time position working rotating shifts with  State Benefits . State Benefits Information : The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. Note to Current State Employees : The salary grade for this position is NC07 . State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.  Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. About the Division of Institutions : The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel. About Brown Creek Correctional Institution : Brown Creek Correctional Institution is located in Polkton, North Carolina and houses up to 916 male offenders in a minimum custody facility. Supplemental Application Information : The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (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 not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include : Complete education history (including high school) Full work experience details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary d