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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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a REPOST Previous applicants do not need to reapply to be considered

Employees oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody security and welfare of inmates is maintained. Employees arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage implement operational procedures and ensure

rules and regulations are followed according to policy. Position reports directly to a Correctional Housing Unit Manager I and/or a Correctional Housing Unit Manager II. Ensures that staff is fully trained and that proper conduct actions and procedures are followed. Maintains facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility

maintenance and health and safety of inmates. Gives direction during drills searches and in emergencies. May lead staff in carrying out tactical assignment(s). Responds to emergency situations searches for escaped offenders and transports offenders. Conducts and/or supervises searches of offenders their living quarters and work areas for contraband. Investigates and takes action where appropriate regarding security issues incidents disputes and complaints. Prepares and reviews reports.

Management Preference:

• Knowledge of Facility Operations.
• Knowledge of Prisons Policy and Procedures.

The Prisons Eastern Region prefers candidates with no less than 2 years work experience as a Correctional Officer.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees:The salary grade for this position isNC07. 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 increaseMAYresult.

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.

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.

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