Correctional Sergeant l (New Hanover CC)
State of North Carolina · North Carolina
📍 New Hanover County, NC💰 $37,377via workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-22
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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 to, 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 standin
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