Correctional Officer III (TDU) Central Prison
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Job Location:
Wake County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title
Correctional Officer III (S)Position Number
Grade
CR07About 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
Reporting to a Correctional Sergeant III at a multi-custody male correctional facility this position provides first line supervision to offenders and will be working on the Therapeutic Diversion Unit (TDU) managing offenders with special needs. Job responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:1. Ensuring the care custody and control of offenders.
2. Touring assigned areas which will require periodically climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time.
3. Observing offenders activity in person and on closed circuit monitors and monitoring and regulating offenders and staff movement.
4. Identifying offenders who have been behavioral medical or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken
5. Performing general security duties to prevent escape disorder rule infractions and harm to offenders visitors and staff.
6. Searching offenders visitors cells and other areas for weapons and contraband.
7. Maintaining and recording offender counts cell assignments and other pertinent information.
8. Escorting offenders within and outside the Institution using and maintaining keys and other equipment; and supervising offender work details.
9. Adhering to the Department of Adult Correction Correctional Officer appearance and grooming policy standard.
10. Specific duties vary by post assignment and shift assignments will be made based on operational needs.
(Salary Range: $41558 - $54078)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Effective July 1 2025 candidates now must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the Minimum Education and Experience listed from the OSHR class specification as seen in the next section below. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed here in this section are now to be used as Management Preferencesand to be used to screen for theMOST QUALIFIEDpool of applicants.
Management Preferences
Preference will be given to candidates with one (1) year experience working with a special population such as Mentally Ill or Developmentally Disabled Offenders.
This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government.
Please review your application carefully before submitting it and be sure to enter a detailed description in the EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES/LICENSES sections of your application. Remember toSAVEeach job entry and be thorough.Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits. The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is CR07. 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.
About Central Prison:
Central Prison in Raleigh NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations including death row and safe-keepers.
While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings Bible studies or worship services.
Contact Information
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Celeste Robinson at or by phone at . (Email is preferred and more efficient.)
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.
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 N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and 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.
Recruiter:
Celeste Renee RobinsonEmail:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
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