NC Department of Adult Correction
Correctional Sergeant lll - Alexander Correctional Institution
NC Department of Adult Correction, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Correctional Sergeant III – Alexander Correctional Institution
NC Department of Adult Correction
Agency Adult Correction
Division COO – OPS – Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant III (S)
Position Number 60058827
Grade NC09
About the NC Department of Adult Correction 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 supervise 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!
Salary Range $39,671.00 – $69,426.00
Location Alexander Correctional Institution, Taylorsville, NC (Alexander County)
Responsibilities
Provide first‑line supervision to Correctional Officer III’s in close‑custody institutions with restrictive and controlled housing.
Assign lower‑level custody staff to specific areas or posts.
Oversee officer activities and performance to ensure the custody, security and welfare of inmates are maintained.
Arrange work schedules to guarantee shift coverage and implement operational procedures.
Ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
Supervise more staff than recognized in the lower‑level Correctional Sergeant I or II and report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant III and/or the Correctional Housing Unit Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / 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.
Full‑time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
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 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: 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
Agency Adult Correction
Division COO – OPS – Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant III (S)
Position Number 60058827
Grade NC09
About the NC Department of Adult Correction 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 supervise 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!
Salary Range $39,671.00 – $69,426.00
Location Alexander Correctional Institution, Taylorsville, NC (Alexander County)
Responsibilities
Provide first‑line supervision to Correctional Officer III’s in close‑custody institutions with restrictive and controlled housing.
Assign lower‑level custody staff to specific areas or posts.
Oversee officer activities and performance to ensure the custody, security and welfare of inmates are maintained.
Arrange work schedules to guarantee shift coverage and implement operational procedures.
Ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
Supervise more staff than recognized in the lower‑level Correctional Sergeant I or II and report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant III and/or the Correctional Housing Unit Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / 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.
Full‑time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
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 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: 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