Correctional Admissions Technician

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Admissions Technician (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC02

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

This position is located at Craven Correctional Institution in Vanceboro NC Craven County. The prison is a Medium Custody Adult Male Felon Diagnostic Processing Center which houses 850 offenders. Employees in this class handle the initial interviewing and processing of the offenders entering the prison system.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Key Duties Include:

- Responsible for collecting data from the NCIC (National Crime Information Center) prior the offenders arrival.

- Preparing written reports and forms after gathering socioeconomic information education substance abuse history etc. during the interview with the offender.

- Responsible for explaining terms of the sentence and providing general orientation to prison processes and procedures.

- Read and interpret legal documents effectively and accurately.

- Perform crisis intervention and routine counseling including suicide prevention with the ability to recognize abnormal behavior and take appropriate actions in accordance with established procedures.

- Recording data and setting up the offender field jacket before passing it on to a Case Analyst for processing.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not. Applicants whopossessthe following skills are preferred:

Working knowledge of the objectives techniques and regulations of a prison environment.

Basic knowledge of the techniques of interviewing

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

State Benefits Information:

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation Sick and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

To be considered for a Correctional Admissions Tech. position ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements(12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid drivers license

About The Division of Institutions:

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum medium close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety security and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff program facilitators and administrative personnel.

Supplemental Application Information:

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.

If multiple applications are submitted only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

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. ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements(12 NCAC 09G .0302)

• Pass a criminal background check

• Produce a negative drug screening result

• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations

• Possess a valid drivers license

Education Equivalency Verification

The 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 and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4Form(Certificateof 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.

PREA Requirement

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

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. 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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of correctional or human services experience; 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:

Vickie Denise Shaw

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