Correctional Lieutenant II

This position is currently located within the Department of Public Safety but will transfer to the Department of Adult Correction when it is established on January 1, 2023.

The standardized annual salary for this position is $52,885 dependent upon fund availability and OSHR approval.

Reporting to the Correctional Captain II, this position independently provides support to the Correctional Captain and is primarily responsible for:

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Providing 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.

• Completing, reviewing, and maintaining employee time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations and administrative forms.
• Conducting investigations as assigned both for offender and employee disciplinaries.
• Monitoring and maintaining assigned employee equipment, ensuring that all assigned equipment is operational.
• Conducting inspections of housing units and other buildings, grounds, and posts to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is being maintained, NCDPS policy is being followed, and that assignments are carried out properly.
• Identifying training needs and coordinating delivery of training to subordinate staff.
• Conducting searches of staff, visitors, and offenders for contraband.
• Responding to emergency situations as needed.
• Serving as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the facility in the absence of the Correctional Captain.

This is a full-time position working rotating shifts with State Benefits. The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC09. 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 the NC Department of Public Safety (DPS):
DPS is the largest state agency with more than 26,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation. We have a mission that matters!

About Pender Correctional Institution:
Pender Correctional Institution is located in Burgaw, North Carolina and houses up to 768 male offenders in a medium custody facility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Department of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

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Supervisory skills in a prison facility

• Knowledge of facility operations
• Knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures
• Report writing skills

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years six months of experience as a Correctional Sergeant
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Two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant II
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An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,577.00 - $65,760.00 per year