NC Department of Adult Correction Summer Internship Program 2026

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Wake County, NC - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 18 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Job Classification Title

Student Intern (S)

Position Number

Grade

PORT 12

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

The NC Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) Summer Internship Program offers a paid 910-week experience designed to provide students with meaningful hands-on exposure to public service and state government operations. Interns will contribute to mission-critical projects across multiple divisions gaining practical skills in areas such as human resources finance purchasing IT communications education services and compliance.

This program is ideal for students pursuing degrees in criminal justice public administration business accounting healthcare IT engineering social work and related fields.

Internship Opportunities May Include (but are not limited to):
Human Resources & Talent Acquisition
Division of Institutions & Services
Controllers Office
Purchasing/Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB)
Information Technology & Data Analytics
Combined Records
Special Operations Intelligence Telecommunications
Support Services Engineering Facilities & Maintenance
Finance Budget & Business Operations
Communications Policy & Research
Reentry Education & Program Services
Correction Enterprises
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Compliance Inclusion & Equity

The 30 selected interns will be matched to divisions based on academic background interests and departmental needs as well as your marked interest per application.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $18.00 per hour

About the NCDAC Summer Internship Program

For more information about the internship program please take a look at our website Internship Opportunities NC DAC

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through State of NC Job Opportunities (Workday) and submit:

  • Submit an online application

  • Attach a current resume

  • Attach an Unofficial copies of transcripts from current attending school

  • (Optional) A brief statement of interest indicating preferred areas or divisions

Applications will be reviewed starting Feb. 21st. and on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Further information and communications will be forthcoming.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

All applicants must be able to work up to 3540 hours per week for the entire 910-week internship period depending upon student and section availabilities.

Students should coordinate with their institution if seeking academic credit as our agency will be paying the student

Eligibility will be checked against DAC Standards (i.e. background etc.)

Supplemental Contact Information

North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (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 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.

  • 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.

Must be a permanent North Carolina resident attending an accredited college university law school community college or technical institute in North Carolina (or a NC resident attending an equivalent institution out of state).

  • Community college students must have completed their first year completed before beginning the internship.

  • Applicants must be continuing their education in the fall following their participation in the program.

  • To qualify for a law internship applicants must have completed at least one year of law school before the beginning of the internship unless other majors are listed.

  • Students having previously held paid internships with this program are not eligible to apply- subject to exception approval.

Must be a junior or senior (associates bachelors or masters level) with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Must be at least 18 years old by January 1 2026

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of identity and work authorization within three business days of employment.

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:

Scot Timothy Watanabe

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Required Experience:

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AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionJob Classification TitleStudent Intern (S)Position NumberGradePORT 12About UsThe 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 preventio...
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