Top 13 Corrections sergeant Jobs in North Carolina

Correctional Sergeant lll - NC Correctional Institution for Women
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Wake County, NC
- $41,206 - $72,113 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Correctional Sergeant ll - NC Correctional Institution for Women
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Wake County, NC
- $39,244 - $68,679 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Detention Sergeant
Vance County, NC —Henderson, NC
- $52,797 - $68,635 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Excel
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
DETENTION OFFICER (12 HR SHIFT) - (NEW PAY PLANS)
CABARRUS COUNTY —Cabarrus County, NC
- $58,225.44 - $69,625.92 a year
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Cleaning
Correctional Sergeant l - Wake Correctional Center
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Wake County, NC
- $37,377 - $65,408 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Correctional Sergeant ll - Warren Correctional Institution
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Warren County, NC
- $39,244 - $68,679 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Correctional Sergeant lll - Granville Correctional
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Granville County, NC
- $41,206 - $72,113 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Correctional Lieutenant III
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Pasquotank County, NC
- $45,431 - $79,504 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Correctional Sergeant l - (Southern CI)
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Montgomery County, NC
- $37,377 - $65,408 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Detention Officer
Franklin County Government —Louisburg, NC
- $48,721 - $51,157 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Detention Officer Pool 2026
Rockingham County, NC —Rockingham County, NC
- $20.60 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Accounting
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Sheriff Detention Officer I
Davidson County, NC —Lexington, NC
- $21.10 - $26.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
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Correctional Sergeant lll - NC Correctional Institution for Women
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Wake County, NC
Possess a valid driver’s license. Possess a valid driver’s license. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations…
$41,206 - $72,113 a year
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Correctional Sergeant ll - NC Correctional Institution for Women
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Wake County, NC
Possess a valid driver’s license. Possess a valid driver’s license. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations…
$39,244 - $68,679 a year
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Correctional Sergeant lll - NC Correctional Institution for Women

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction -
Wake County, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$41,206 - $72,113 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Parental leave
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Sergeant III (S)

Position Number

60067136

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

This position reports directly to a Correctional Lieutenant III and/or the Correctional Housing Unit Manager at a multi-custody female correctional facility and provides first-line supervision for Correctional Officer III’s. Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Key Duties Included:

Provided supervision for subordinate staff, 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.
Complete, review, and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
Account for people and funds to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.
Assign lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post, overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained.
Arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $41,206.00 - $72,113.00

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 knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures, and/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

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

About The Division of I nstitutions:

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.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

Complete education history (including high school)
Full work experience details
Certificates and licenses, if applicable
Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification . 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

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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 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. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.

EEO Statement

T he 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:

Ingrid Watson

Email:

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