Lead Correctional Officer III (Transportation) - Central Prison
Lead Correctional Officer III (Transportation) - Central Prison
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$ 41558 - 54078
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- This position has required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs). Please review them carefully. If you have the required KSAsfor this position enter a detailed description in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough.**This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government.**
Reporting directly to a Sergeant III at a multi-custody male correctional facility this position is responsible for ensuring the care custody and control of offenders (Transportation Section) and functions as the Officer-in-Charge of a group of offenders during transfer and work activities. Other responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Exercising independent decision-making within established policies and procedures due to the physical separation from supervisory personnel.
- Involving the direction of other officers during these work details and transfer operations.
- Providing custody supervision for an offender housed in the segregation facility including Intensive Control Administrative Segregation and Disciplinary Segregation.
- Enforcing rules and regulations for safety health and protection of offenders.
- Performing searches of persons places and objects.
- Responding at any time to emergency calls within the segregation facility.
- Performing rescue functions to include CPR basic first aid physically removing people from dangerous areas and using fire equipment to including fire hoses extinguishers and breathing apparatuses.
- Establishing and maintaining control of violent or uncooperative offenders.
- Being able to defend oneself or others against violent attacks.
- Apprehending escaped/fleeing offenders to include running jumping climbing crawling using reasonable physical force to include deadly force.
- Loading unloading aiming and firing handguns shotguns and rifles at the level of proficiency required.
- Maintaining a professional demeanor at all times to include times of mental and verbal abuse by offender.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) 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.As of January 1 2025 there are new increase adjustments to the state pay plan which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission effective January 1 2025. The new salary range will be $41558 - $54078.Note to Current State Employees:The salary grade for this position is CR07(Salary Range: $41558 - $54078). 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 Central Prison:Central Prison in Raleigh NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations including death row and safe-keepers.
While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings Bible studies or worship services. Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
- TheKnowledge Skills and Abilitieslisted 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.)If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) click on the following resource links:Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/orKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs).To qualify for this position applicants must document in the work experience section of the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Documented experience with report writing.
Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures and/or Facility Operations.
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 for details.High School or General Educational Development (GED) diplomaAND two years of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment: High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma 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. Supplemental and Contact Information
Come Join Us To Make A Difference!
TheNorth Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC)is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19000 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 Institutions with custody healthcare and facility operations staff in state prisons as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration Compliance & Accreditation Comprehensive Health Services Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The Division of Institutionsis one of the divisions in DAC andemploys a variety of staff operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30000 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 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. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veterans 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 DD-256 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 FBIs 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.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help-Line at .
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Celeste Robinson by phone at or by email at .
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Employment Type
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