Correctional Sergeant ll - Anson Correctional Institution

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Sergeant II (S)

Position Number

60071806

Grade

NC08

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

This position reports to a Correctional Housing Unit Manager II at a multi-custody female correctional facility and is responsible for first line supervision of Correctional Officer II's. Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assigning lower level custody staff to a particular area or post as well as evaluating and overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained.

2. Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.

3. Managing a facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC).

4. Ensuring that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.

5. Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.

6. Communicating effectively instruction/direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies situations.

7. Responding to emergency situations such as, distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders.

8. Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.

9. Investigating and taking action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.

10. Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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 but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Documented knowledge Prison Policies and Procedures, and/or Facility Operations.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

Salary Range : $39,244 - $68,679

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above .

This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections Employees, And Eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

About Anson Correctional Institution

Anson Correctional Institution houses female offenders in medium and close custody housing units. Anson CI offers a wide variety of educational, vocational, and training programs. Correction Enterprises operates the offender packaging operation at Anson, a partnership with Union Supply Direct through the Prison Industry Enhancement Program (PIE). Family and friends can order a package of goods from a pre-approved shopping list to send to an offender. Orders are packaged by offenders and shipped quarterly.

Supplemental Application Information

Application Process

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 determination.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered .

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification . 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

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .

Veterans’ and 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 DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the 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.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status , please contact Celeste Robinson at celeste.r.robinson@dac.nc.gov or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)

Minimum Education and Experience

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