North Carolina
Correctional Sergeant III - Foothills Correctional Institution
North Carolina, Morganton, North Carolina, us, 28680
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Burke County, NCtime type:
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JR-106417**Agency**Adult Correction**Division**COO - OPS - Institutions Operations**Job Classification Title**Correctional Sergeant III (S)**Position Number**60060612**Grade**NC09The 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**Salary Range: $39,671.00 - $69,426.00
\*\*\*This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 01/01/2026. \*\*\*
\*\*\*This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction. \*\*\*
This position is located at Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, NC (Burke County).
Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer III’s in close-custody institutions with restrictive and controlled housing. Positions assign lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post. Employees oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody, security and welfare of inmates 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 the Correctional Housing Unit Manager.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****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.**\*\*\*Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job. \*\*\*****\*\*\*This is an anticipated vacancy.
This position is expected to be available on 01/01/2026. \*\*\*** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with . **Note to Current State Employees:**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 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. **The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.****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:**Misty Carver**Email:**recruiters@dac.nc.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr
Burke County, NCtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: January 12, 2026 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-106417**Agency**Adult Correction**Division**COO - OPS - Institutions Operations**Job Classification Title**Correctional Sergeant III (S)**Position Number**60060612**Grade**NC09The 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**Salary Range: $39,671.00 - $69,426.00
\*\*\*This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 01/01/2026. \*\*\*
\*\*\*This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction. \*\*\*
This position is located at Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, NC (Burke County).
Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer III’s in close-custody institutions with restrictive and controlled housing. Positions assign lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post. Employees oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody, security and welfare of inmates 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 the Correctional Housing Unit Manager.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****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.**\*\*\*Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job. \*\*\*****\*\*\*This is an anticipated vacancy.
This position is expected to be available on 01/01/2026. \*\*\*** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with . **Note to Current State Employees:**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 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. **The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.****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:**Misty Carver**Email:**recruiters@dac.nc.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr