Correctional Lieutenant l - Dan River Prison Work Farm
State of North CarolinaAbout the role
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title
Correctional Lieutenant I (S)Position Number
60061586Grade
NC08About 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 Associate Warden of Operations, this position is responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff. Position responsibilities include the following:Key Duties Included:
- Conducts shift line-up, makes shift assignments and inspects all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post
- Complete reviews and maintain employee time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations and administrative forms
- Ensure that all assigned equipment is operational, provide daily inspection of offenders’ living areas, medical, kitchen areas and the facility to identify possible safety hazards and to ensure the operation is running smoothly
- Identify training needs and coordinate delivery of training to subordinate staff.
- Conduct investigations, searches of staff, visitors and offenders for contraband and respond to emergency situations as needed
- Will serve as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the facility when his/her rotation is working in the absence of the Associate Warden of Operations and custody.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $39,244.00 - $68,679.00
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:
Documented experience with report writing.
Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures/or Facility Operations.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
State Benefits Information:
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
To be considered for a Correctional Lieutenant 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
Repost - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy.
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.
Supplemental Application Information:
Application Process
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.
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