Correctional Associate Warden

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Asst Supt for Program I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC13

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 Randolph Correctional Center is a 226-bed minimum custody male facility located in Asheboro NC Randolph County.

The Correctional Assistant Superintendent for Program I serves as a key member of the facilitys leadership team and oversees all program services within a small correctional facility housing fewer than 300 minimum custody offenders.

This position provides comprehensive direction and coordination in planning developing implementing and evaluating corrective rehabilitative and therapeutic programs that support offender growth and positive behavior.

The role ensures staff development policy compliance program integrity and alignment with departmental standards while also assisting with overall facility management administrative processes communication and strategic planning.

The position additionally serves as the Associate Warden during the Wardens absence and rotates as Officer in Charge and Duty Officer. Sample work schedule M-F 8a-5p.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Correctional Assistant Superintendent for Program I provides leadership and oversight for a wide range of facility programs including classification chaplaincy recreation transitional services work assignments prison life initiatives healthcare mental health services evidence based interventions and educational opportunities.

The position supervises both direct and indirect staff manages recruitment and performance processes coordinates resources ensures compliance with all departmental manuals and policies and evaluates program effectiveness.

This role maintains structured offender schedules oversees daily and special activities ensures proper implementation of programming and evidence-based practices and conducts audits and inspections to maintain operational standards.

In addition to overseeing programming the position directs offender classification processes ensuring timely accurate and policy compliant decisions related to custody levels transfers restrictions and special reviews.

The role supports facility operations by preparing reports responding to inquiries from offenders families attorneys agencies and the public coordinating communication among staff resolving program related concerns and contributing to budget planning.

The position serves as a resource to internal and external stakeholders and consistently maintains professionalism sound judgment and effective communication to support safe compliant and productive facility operations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $50088 - $87654.00

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 required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience applying departmental policies and procedures with working knowledge of correctional programs and offender rehabilitation strategies.

• Demonstrated experience in interpreting assessment results and psychological factors related to offender behavior classification and program needs.

• Demonstrated experience in synthesizing data and applying knowledge of complex correctional operations to make accurate defensible offender classification and program decisions.

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

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

State Benefits Information:
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health Insurance options
Retirement Plans
NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
Paid Vacation Sick and Community Service Leave
Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits websiteState Benefits for additional information.

To be considered for a Correctional Associate Warden 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.

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 a DD-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.

  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.

  Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of supervisory or management level experience in correctional programs; or 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.

  Recruiter:

  Dora Chancellor
  

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