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Correctional Sergeant l (New Hanover CC)

Pay
$37,377 – $65,408 per year
Location
New Hanover County, NC · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
2+ years
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
20 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • criminal justice standards certification
  • valid driver's license
  • correctional officer supervision
  • facility security
  • shift scheduling

Also useful

  • prison policy and procedures
  • facility operations

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Retirement
  • Paid parental leave

Agency Adult Correction Division COO

  • OPS
  • Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant I (S) Position Number 60070113 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 is responsible for providing first-line supervision to Correctional Officer I's in a minimum custody security facility. Job responsibilities include; but are not limited, the following:
  • Assigning lower level custody staff to a particular area or post.
  • Overseeing officer activities and performance, and ensuring that the custody, security and welfare of offenders are maintained.
  • Assigning work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00 This posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above. This is a RE-POST of position 60070113. 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.

State Bene ts Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive bene ts package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Bene ts Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Bene ts website for additional information. This is a full-time position working rotating shifts with State Benefits.

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 New Hanover Correctional Center: New Hanover Correctional Center is located in Wilmington, North Carolina and houses up to 402 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 ll positions with the most quali ed individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant quali cations, 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 Certi cates 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.

Education Equivalency Veri cation: 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 certi ed as equivalent.

Veterans' and National Guard Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certi cate 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 NCDAC must adhere to the US Department 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 NCDAC: 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 quali ed individuals.

  • 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 two years of experience as a correctional officer Or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Recruiter: Rose Mary Cuevas Email:

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