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About Us

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

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. 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.

Correctional Officer I:

Minimum Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day.

Salary Range: $32639 -$57117
Salary Grade: NC05

Correctional Officer II:

Medium Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities.

Salary Range: $34270 - $59973
Salary Grade: NC06

Correctional Officer III:

Close Offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.

Salary Range: $35984 - 62971

Salary Grade: NC07

All hires are eligible for a $3000 Sign on positions are eligible for employee referral bonus program ($1000).

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

Personal Appearance Policy

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

Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT)

Once hired as a Correctional Officer you will be required to attend six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT). Training is held during specific time frames throughout the year which will require you to stay overnight at a training facility with weekends at home. Room and board are provided for. Transportation can be available upon request

Work Schedules

Full- Time Position:

Full- time officers may:

• Transition to higher level officers as opportunities arise

• Transition across the state within different institution locations and

• Take advantage of internal promotional opportunities and growth

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.

Part- Time Position:

Part- Time officers may:

• Transition to full-time as opportunities arise

• Transition across the state within different institution locations

• Have access to internal promotional opportunities and growth

Part-time options are at any facility with 24 to 32 hours a week maximum. All positions may need to cover flexible shifts as well as shifts on holidays and weekends.

Available part-time shift options:

• Four- six (6) hour days per week
  OR

• Four- eight (8) hour days per week
  OR

• Two twelve (12) hour days per week

Trainee Progression Candidate Consideration

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge Skills and Abilities required for the position the agency may consider for this position a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up according to state policy as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

About the Division of Institutions

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Eligible employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Eligible employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website forState Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC 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. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) please visit us at our website.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.

• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check.

• 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 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).

• 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. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

  • For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

    Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

    Veterans and National Guard Preference

    • 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

    • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

    ADA Accommodations

    Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

    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.

    Necessary Special Qualifications For All Classifications:

    Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Click HERE for specific certification requirements.

    AND

    Applicants must have an active drivers license

    Trainee Appointment For All Classifications:

    High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

    OR

    An equivalent combination of education and experience.

    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
    

    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

    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:

    Anchal Mishra

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