Correctional Associate Warden

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The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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.

This position is located at Craven Correctional Institution Vanceboro NC

Reporting directly to the Correctional Warden IV the Correctional Associate Warden of Operations is responsible for assisting the Warden in the total operation of the facility. Additionally this position has direct management and supervisory responsibility for the operation of several critical functions to include the general day-to-day and the 24-hour operation of the facility. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensuring the safety and security of the housing of male offenders housed at a minimum custody correctional institution and ensuring the safety of the staff and general public.
• Working closely with supervisors to provide guidance and direction on prison policies and procedures. Directly involved with the hiring disciplining coaching and training of employees.
• Providing direction and structure for the work of the Correctional Captains Correctional Lieutenants Correctional Sergeants Correctional Officers and support staff.
• During any extended period of absence of the Warden

Management Preferences

• Documented supervisory skills in a prison facility
• Documented knowledge of adult facility operations
• Documented knowledge of adult Prisons policy and procedures

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.

Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of supervisory administrative or consultative experience in CORRECTIONS or related work; -OR-

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience at or above the Correctional Lieutenant level;

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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 & Training Standards Commission.

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.

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