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Correctional Sergeant lll - (Scotland CI)

State of North Carolina
22385 Mcgirts Bridge Road Scotland, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jun 2026
💰 $72,113/yr($41,206/yr$72,113/yr)

About the role

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Sergeant III (S)

Position Number

60059423

Grade

NC09

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 the Correctional Associate Warden of Operations, this position provides supervision of subordinate officers and their assigned tasks and activities regarding the custody and welfare of male offenders in a Minimum/Medium/Close custody state correctional facility. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments, and inspecting personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post.
- Completing, reviewing, and maintaining time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
- Accounting for persons and funds to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.
- Performing various duty assignments with the defined level of work and ensuring 24/7 staffing coverage.
- Supervising and assigning subordinate officers to a particular area or post. Employee is responsible for subordinate officers' activities relating to the custody and welfare of offenders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $41,206 - $72,113

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

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:

  • Knowledge of facility operations
  • Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures

Necessary Special Qualifications:

MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

To be considered for a Correctional Sergeant III 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

Required Adverse Weather Reporting:

This position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

This is a full-time position working rotating shifts with State Benefits.

State Benefits Information:

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

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