Correctional Sergeant l - Dan River Prison Work Farm

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant I (S) Position Number 60061718 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 This position is located at Dan River Prison Work Farm, Caswell, NC. Dan River Prison Work Farm is a minimum-custody prison housing male offenders. The largest inmate population consist of minimum custody offenders. This position reports to the Correctional Lieutenant I, this position will supervise Correctional Officers, assist with planning work schedules and assigning post and is responsible for the officer’s activities relation to the custody and welfare of offenders in a state correctional facility. Job Duties Included: - Assist and instruct officers in the performance of their duties and complete performance evaluations; disseminates and interprets to officers and offender’s rules and regulations formulated by the department. - Make frequent tours of inspection to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is being maintained and that assignments are being carried out. - Supervise offender counts and maintenance of all records so that offenders may be accounted for at all times; supervises periodic search of offender quarters for contraband. - Conduct investigations, develop prisons operational, emergency plans and post orders. - Work is performed according to standard departmental procedures and supplemental instructions are received through the established chain of command. - Employee is subject to rotation to various duty assignments and performs other duties relative to the defined level of work described. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00 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: Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures, and/or Facility Operations. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date State Benefits Information: 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. CJ ROLE 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 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. 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. 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 w