Correctional Sergeant I Position Available In Robeson, North Carolina

Correctional Sergeant

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out of 5 stars Robeson County, NC Description of Work Reporting directly to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager II, this position is responsible for ensuring security and safety regulations are being followed within the housing units. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Providing direct supervision of CRV Officers in a 24/7 environment. Coordinating and monitoring unit (dorm) movements within the facility to ensure they are conducted in a safe, secure, and orderly manner. Serving as a visible presence to the program participants, developing and assigning chores to program participants, and assisting with orientation and intake duties. Conducting daily inspections to ensure security, safety, cleanliness of unit, and reconciling participant count. Performing the duties of a CRV Officer when absences occur. Ensuring program participants attend and participate in assigned daily activities to include, but not limited to, programming, recreational programs, leisure time activities, visitation, and job assignments. Responding to program participants in crisis, resolving problems, and addressing immediate needs until further communication and direction can take place with the Probation/Parole Officer. Ensuring staff are alert, properly trained, informed, and prepared to perform job responsibilities under a variety of conditions. Ensuring proper protocol is followed with regard to security and control of protective equipment and ensuring equipment is functioning properly; that staff are assigned the required safety equipment and trained in its use. Collaborating with onsite Probation / Parole Officers on the administration of incentives and consequences. This contingency management system will be a major component of managing offender behavior, specifically addressing both positive and negative behaviors. This team environment is to enhance the offenders’ optimal performance in programming areas. Ensuring equipment needs are met, including repairs and/or replacement. Ensuring office supplies, cleaning supplies, uniforms, clothing, bed linens, and other budgeted items are issued, as necessary. Ensuring completion of regularly scheduled and random total facility searches and report results. Serving as a team member in informational meetings that offenders will attend. Serving as back-up in the absence of the CRV Correctional Housing Unit Manager II. Ensuring proper custodial supervision is provided based on the size of the group and the nature of the activity. Preparing operation reports, memorandums, and documents such as Incident Reports, Accident Reports, Use of Force Reports, Disciplinary Reports, and Shift Narratives. This is a full-time position working rotating shifts ( Must be flexible to work Nights, Weekends, and Holidays ) with State Benefits. Note to

Current State Employees:

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions 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 Robeson Confinement in Response to Violation (CRV)

Center:

Robeson Confinement in Response to Violation Center is located in Lumberton, North Carolina and houses up to 192 male offenders in a minimum custody facility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Knowledge of facility operations Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 https:

//oshr.nc.gov/experience-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. Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us To Make A Difference! Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the

FBI’s Next Generation Identification System:

Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Lyndsey Schrier at (910) 944-2359.

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.