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 60061711 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! Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / 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 to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. Management Preferences Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures, and/or Facility Operations. Salary Range $37,377.00 - $65,408.00 Location 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 consists of minimum‑custody offenders. Job Responsibilities Assist and instruct officers in the performance of their duties and complete performance evaluations; disseminate and interpret 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; supervise periodic search of offender quarters for contraband. Conduct investigations, develop prison operational and 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. Work Schedule This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week). The selected candidate may be assigned to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage. Compensation and Benefits The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex program (numerous high‑quality, low‑cost benefits on a pre‑tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits. 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 standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. Minimum Education and Experience 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr AgHires