Correctional Sergeant ll - (Harnett CI)

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Sergeant II (S)

Position Number

60065037

Grade

NC08

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

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

Reporting to the Correctional Lieutenant II, this position will provide supervision of subordinate staff. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments, and inspecting all 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, funds, and ensuring that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

Necessary Special Qualifications:

MUST be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.

There was an update to the salary range effective February 01, 2026. The new salary range is $39,244 - $68,679.

This is a RE-POST of position 60065037.  Previous applicants MUST RE-APPLY to be considered.

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

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC08.  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 Harnett Correctional Institution:

Harnett Correctional Institution is located in Lillington, North Carolina and houses up to 988 male offenders in a medium custody facility.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years six months of experience as a Correctional Officer

Or

Two years of experience as Correctional Officer II

Or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Recruiter:

Lyndsey Ryan Schrier

Email:

[email protected]