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Correctional Sergeant III (Tabor CI)

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction
Columbus, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Sergeant III (S)

Position Number

65005117

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

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

Reporting to a Correctional Lieutenant III and/or Correctional Housing Unit Manager III this position is responsible for assisting the Correctional Lieutenant and/or in the supervision of Correctional Officers at a medium and close custody institution. Job responsibilities include; but are not limited to, the following:
  • Supervising Correctional Officer III’s in a close-custody institution with restrictive and controlled housing.
  • Assigning lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post, arranging work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures, and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
  • Overseeing officer activities/performance and ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders are maintained.

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 North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

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

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 Tabor Correctional Institution :

Tabor Correctional Institution is located in Tabor City, North Carolina and houses up to 1,752 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum 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 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.

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:

Rose Mary Cuevas

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov

Salary : $41,206 - $72,113

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