Correctional Sergeant l - Randolph Correctional

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Sergeant I (S)

Position Number

60067619

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

Sergeant I at Randolph Correctional Center, a minimum custody facility that houses 254 adult male offenders.  Supervise subordinate Correctional Officers by assigning staff to a particular area or post. Sergeants oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody, security and welfare of inmates is maintained. Sergeants arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy. They may at times be the highest-ranking custody staff on the grounds or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Positions report to a Correctional Lieutenant I and/or Correctional Assistant Warden I. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensuring staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are followed.

• Communicating effective instruction/direction during drills, searches, and in emergency situations.

• Responding to emergency situations such as distress codes, escapes, and transporting offenders.

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

• Investigating and acting appropriately regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.

• Preparing and reviewing a variety of reports, completing annual performance evaluations, and assisting in assessing, evaluating, and implementing employee discipline.

• Performing other related duties, as required.

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 Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408. State employees are encouraged to apply for position 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 Randolph Correctional Center:

Randolph Correctional Center is in Asheboro, NC and houses up to 254 minimum custody male offenders.

This is an anticipated vacancy.

Management Preferences:

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Documented knowledge of facility operations and/or of Prisons’ policy and procedures.

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

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 of experience as a correctional officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training 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:

Santino East

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov