Correctional Officer (Eastern Region-NC)

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Position Number

Grade

About Us

NC Department of Adult Correction 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 State Prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff 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. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preference:

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

**All applications received will be reviewed and considered for all three levels of Correctional Officer (Officer l ll and lll) based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant as well as the business needs of the Institution.**

Some NC prisons contain more than one custody level of offenders. There may not be a current vacancy at all facilities. Offenders are assigned to various custody levels including Minimum Medium and Close which identifies the level of supervision that is required. As such each Correctional Officer level of classification below corresponds with the custody level of offenders that they will be supervising:

Applicant must have an active Drivers License.

When choosing your county of residence or desired location of work please refer to theFacilities Map.

Correctional Officer Responsibilities:

• Ensure the care custody and control of offenders.
• Officers must tour assigned areas which will require:
  • periodically climbing stairs.
  • observing offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.
  • identify offenders who have behavioral medical or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken.
  • and perform general security duties to prevent escape disorder rule infractions and harm to offenders visitors and staff.
• The general security duties performed by officers require them to:
  • search offenders visitors cells and other areas for weapons and contraband.
  • monitor and regulate offender and staff movement.
  • maintain and record offender counts cell assignments and other pertinent information.
  • escort offenders within and outside the institution.
  • use and maintain keys and other equipment.
  • and supervise offender work details.
• Specific security duties vary by post-assignment.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE:
Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with thispolicy.

WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position.However employees must be able to work any shift including rotating fixed shift or split shift. All shifts may include days nights weekends holidays and mandatory overtime as required.

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.

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.

Correctional Officer I:High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Correctional Officer II:High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year 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.

Correctional Officer III:High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 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 North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

We have a mission that matters! Come Join Us!

TheDivision of Institutionsis responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30000 individuals incarcerated in 53 prisons across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into various custody levels which include Minimum Medium and Close to ensure that the precise level of supervision is provided. With the purpose to provide every individual in custody proper care and supervision irrespective of their custody level.

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 individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised 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 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 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 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(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).

EEO Statement

The 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:

Email: