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Description of Work
The primary purpose of this position is to lead the workflow of the Release Management Section of Combined Records consisting of four (4) Administrative Specialist I position. This Administrative Specialist II position must oversee the performance of the four (4) Administrative Specialist I. This position is responsible for the training of all new Release Management hires as well as any necessary cross-trainings of the Release Management staff within this section.
The most critical duty for this position is to oversee the Monthly and Daily Offender Release Date approvals are processed appropriately and efficiently. Before the approvals can be entered into the OPUS system a thorough review is conducted for any detainers pending charges Additional sentences and proper comments on J70 court dispositions are accurate. For any questionable situations Prison Unit staff must be contacted for missing information documentation and or resolve for court dispositions to be entered and/or clarification provided before the release approvals can be entered in the OPUS system on the IP60 screen giving the facilities the authority to release the offender.
This position is responsible daily for the release approval of any priority releases received from the Auditing section of Combined Records and coordinate the offenders approval or disapproval for release with the Auditing Section. If factors are found that effect offender release dates this position must escalate the issue to the supervisor for approval or disapproval. This position is responsible to contact the Prison units by phone or email to request missing Judgment and Commitments and fingerprints are forwarded to Combined Records for accurate sentence audit and release date purposes. This will avoid any possible errors that could result in early or late releases of offenders and or possible lawsuits.
This position is responsible for processing the Parole Reinstate and Special Supervision Sex Offenders Release approvals that require complex extensive review of offender data before entering the instructions.
This position is responsible to be on an On Call rotation with 3 other staff. On call is for an entire week and requires this position to carry an On Call phone for any afterhours calls from the units that require assistance with offender releases or other concerns.
This is an Internal Posting open ONLY for current North Carolina Department of Adult Correction employees and eligible RIF Candidates from NC State Government. To include eligible current Temporary Employees*****WORKING HOURS ARE 8:00AM TO 5:00PM********
Note to Current State Employees
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.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge skills and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants
Management Preference
Working knowledge of the Offender Population Unified System (OPUS).
Working knowledge of policies and procedures and ability to follow protocol.
Ability to enter and retrieve data on a personal computer.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a minimum of 1-year administrative experienceMinimum 2 years experience in the application of policies procedures and protocols regarding offender releases.
Minimum 2 years experience working with Microsoft Office applications.
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 details.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of related administrative experience.
or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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.
The Combined Recordssection is responsible for the development and maintenance of offender records and the calculation of sentences for all offenders who are incarcerated in the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction facilities. The staff at Combined Records obtain information from a variety of sources including the courts the Post-Release Supervision/Parole Commission the North Carolina Department of Justice the Attorney Generals Office and federal state and county law enforcement agencies. The section also provides auxiliary services to the Post-Release Supervision/Parole Commission Community Supervision and the Extradition Office.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring 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. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-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 DD256 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.
- PerNC 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 theFBIs 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.
- If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.
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 Lisa Byrd at.
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Employment Type
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