Correctional Lieutenant l - Wake Correctional Center

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Lieutenant I (S) Position Number 60071270 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 Reporting to the Associate Warden of Custody at a minimum custody male correctional facility, this position serves as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) who is responsible for the daily operations of the correctional facility ensuring security is maintained according to NC Department of Adult Correction (DAC) Policy and Procedures and Facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Providing direct supervision of the assigned Sergeant I. 2. Conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments and inspecting all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post. 3. Conducting daily inspections of housing units, building and grounds to identify safety hazards and inspecting posts to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is being maintained and that assignments are carried out properly to ensure the operation is running smoothly. 4. Conducting and reviewing investigations regarding security issues incidents, disputes and complaints. 5. Conducting searches of staff, visitors and offenders for contraband. 6. Responding to emergency situations as needed. 7. Assisting in planning and supervising personnel actions, time reports, staff evaluations, officer work schedules, and training. 8. Assisting in the coordination and planning of activities involving discipline, security, and the welfare of the offender population. 9. Preparing a variety of records and reports related to custody operations and other related duties as required. 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 experience with report writing. Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures/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 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 Wake Correctional Center Wake Correctional Center in Raleigh is a minimum-security prison for adult males. It is primarily a “work” unit in that 80 percent of the offenders leave the facility each day for incentive wage work assignments in various state agencies in the Wake County area. Offenders also work at other area adult correctional-facilities and Correction Enterprises operations. There are also offenders nearing their release date that participate on the work release program, leaving the facility to work for businesses in the community. Incentive wage work assignments are also available at the prison in the food service, clothes house, janitorial, landscaping, maintenance, canteen, and recreation areas. Wake Technical Community College works with the prison to provide full-time vocational classes in Certified Communications, Heating/Air Conditioning and Electrical Wiring. Part-time classes in Blueprint Reading and Horticulture are also available. Educational classes in GED preparation, college-level courses and college correspondence classes are available. 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 Justi