Correctional Sergeant ll - Warren Correctional Institution

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Sergeant II (S)

Position Number

60070302

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 a Correctional Housing Unit Manager I, this position is responsible for first line supervision of Correctional Officer II’s at a medium custody male correctional facility. This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assigning lower level custody staff to a particular area/post and evaluating and overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained.

2. Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.

3. Managing the facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer-In-Charge (OIC).

4. Ensuring the staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.

5. Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.

6. Communicating effective instruction/direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies situations.

7. Responding to emergency situations such as: distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders.

8. Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.

9. Investigating and taking action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.

10. Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.


(Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679)


*This posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.*

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the "Minimum Education and Experience" listed from the OSHR class specification as seen in the next section below. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed here in this section are now to be used as "Management Preferences" and to be used to screen for the MOST QUALIFIED pool of applicants.

Management Preferences

• Documented knowledge of Prison Policy and Procedures and/or Facility Operations.

Please review your application carefully before submitting it and be sure to enter a detailed description in the EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES/LICENSES sections of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

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.

About Warren Correctional Institution: 

Warren Correctional Institution is a mixed custody facility that houses minimum, medium, and close custody offenders. The current capacity of Warren CI is 850 male offenders, with most offenders being housed in medium custody. Offenders at Warren Correctional Institution may work at the Correction Enterprises Janitorial Products Plant, gaining marketable job skills and self-confidence participating in the manufacturing of soap and cleaning products.

Offenders at Warren Correctional Institution may also participate in vocational training and educational courses to earn their HiSet/GED. They may also participate in the At Both Ends of the Leash (ABEL) program, which provides an opportunity for offenders to train service animals for individuals with medical diagnoses or physical disabilities.

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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Celeste Renee Robinson

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov