Correctional Sergeant lll

State of North Carolina

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to Maury Correctional Institution located in Hookerton, NC. Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer III's in a close custody institution with restrictive and controlled housing. Position assigns lower level custody staff to a particular area or post. Employees oversee officer activities and performance and ensures that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained. Employees arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy. Employees at this level supervise more staff than recognized in the lower level Correctional Sergeant I or II. Positions report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant III and/or Correctional Housing Unit Manager. Ensures that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions and procedures are followed. Maintains facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintainance and health and safety of inmates. Gives direction during drills, searches and in emergencies. May refer offenders to restrictive housing for temporary assignment. May lead staff in carrying out tactical assignments. Responds to emergency situations, searches for escaped offenders and transports offenders. Conducts and/or supervises searches of offenders, their living quarters and work areas for contraband. Investigates and takes action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes and complaints. Prepares and reviews a variety of reports. Completes annual performance evaluations and assists in assessing, evaluating and implementing employee discipline. Conducts staff briefing sessions. Performs other related duties as required. Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities.
Thorough knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates.
Thorough knowledge of disciplinary procedures and techniques appropriate for persons under criminal confinement.
Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates; and of correctional methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
Skill in the use and care of firearms.
Skill in coordinating, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinate custody staff.
Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action.
Ability to prepare reports.
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or two years of experience as a Correctional Officer III; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

Assigns lower level custody staff to a particular area or post
Oversees officer activities and performance
Ensures custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained
Arranges work schedules to ensure shift coverage
Implements operational procedures
Ensures rules and regulations are followed according to policy
Ensures staff are fully trained
Maintains facility security through regular inspections
Gives direction during drills, searches and in emergencies
May refer offenders to restrictive housing for temporary assignment
May lead staff in carrying out tactical assignments
Responds to emergency situations, searches for escaped offenders and transports offenders
Conducts and/or supervises searches of offenders, their living quarters and work areas for contraband
Investigates and takes action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes and complaints
Prepares and reviews a variety of reports
Completes annual performance evaluations and assists in assessing, evaluating and implementing employee discipline
Conducts staff briefing sessions
Performs other related duties as required