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Correctional Lieutenant III


Job Location:

Greene County, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 45431 - 79504
Posted: 23 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Lieutenant III (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC11

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 Correctional Lieutenant III position is located at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maury which houses approximately 477. Reporting to the Correctional Captain III this position predominantly and independently provides support to the Correctional Captain.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Key duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

1. Providing supervision for subordinate staff conducting shift line-up making shift assignments and inspecting all personnel to

determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post.

2. Completing reviewing and maintaining employee time reports duty rosters leave schedules performance evaluations and

administrative forms.

3. Conducting investigations as needed.

4. Accounting for persons & funds and ensuring that all assigned equipment is operational.

5. Providing daily inspection of offenders living areas medical kitchen areas and the facility as a whole to identify possible

safety hazards and to ensure the operation is running smoothly.

6. Identifying training needs and coordinating delivery of training to subordinate staff.

7. Conducting searches of staff visitors and offenders for contraband and responding to emergency situations as needed.

8. Serving as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the facility when his/her rotation is working in the absence of the Correctional Captain.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $45431.00 - $79504.00

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:

Documented supervisory skills in a prison facility.

Documented experience with report writing.

Knowledge of Prisons Policy and Procedures/ or Facility Operations

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.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC11. 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 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 Contact Information:

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.