Correctional Sergeant ll - Mountain View Correctional Institution

About the role

• Agency
• Adult Correction
• Division
• COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
• Job Classification Title
• Correctional Sergeant II (S)
• Position Number
• 60059099
• Grade
• NC08

Description of Work

This position is located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina at Mountain View Correctional Institution in Avery County. Mountain View is a medium custody male facility that houses approximately 908 offenders. We offer a variety of educational classes and programs to promote offender rehabilitation.

Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer II's in medium-custody facilities or institutions, increasing the custody and security coverage. Position reports to Correctional Lieutenant

Key duties

• Supervision & Leadership
• Security & Safety Operations
• Offender Supervision
• Incident Response
• Shift Operations Management
• Policy & Procedure Compliance
• Communication & Reporting
• Training & Staff Development
• Emergency Preparedness.
• Professional Conduct

Salary Range

$39,244-$68,679 Salary Grade: NC08

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:

Management Preferences

• Knowledge of facility operations.
• Knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date

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.

Repost - Previous Applicants Must Reapply To Be Considered For This Vacancy.

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 III 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.

Note to Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC08. 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.

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 DD256 or NGB22, along with the state application.
• PREA Requirement:

The NCDAC 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 NCDAC: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

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 six months of experience as a Correctional Officer, or two years of experience as Correctional Officer II; 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.