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Extradition PPO

Adult Correction


Job Location:

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 45422 - 66278
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Special Operations Intelligence

Job Classification Title

Probation/Parole Officer (S)

Position Number

Grade

PR07

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 posting is for an anticipated vacancy available on August 1 2026 and is open only to employees of the Department of Adult Correction. This position is assigned to DAC Special Operations and Intelligence Unit (SOIU) and is a home-as-duty position.

This position reports directly to the Special Operations Investigative Supervisor in Extradition. The primary duty of this position will be to extradite offenders that have been requested by NCDAC counties and Interstate agreement detainers. This position will supervise a caseload of offenders who have been deemed absconders and have been placed on probation by the courts or who are under a period of parole or post release supervision. Employee will carry a caseload which will contain all risk offenders. The Extradition PPO will operate with discretion competence and judgement in matters of statutory interpretation policies and procedures. The PPO will be an expert in all aspects of fugitive retrieval beginning with notification of capture and ending with after-action reporting to assist and enhance future fugitive extradition operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Review and coordinate extradition trips as assignments are received
- Review all instructions and documents for clarity concerning procedures relative timelines travel and custody arrangements
- Plan routes and secure accommodations taking into consideration all matters of public safety to ensure the safe extradition of the fugitive
- Communicate directly with holding facilities throughout the United States to coordinate the successful retrieval of assigned fugitives
- Completing thorough searches of the offenders to ensure the safety of the offender the public and the transporting staff

Note:
- This position requires extensive overnight travel
- This position must be able to work independently in precarious situations
- This position must be able to complete Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards including firearms self-defense and other required training

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range $45422 - $66278


This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections Employees And Eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government or Current Temporary Employees.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

  • Experience with web base systems and applicable software programs
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with co-workers court officials law enforcement officers community agencies and the general public
  • Successfully completed Extradition training

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

About The Special Operations and Intelligence Unit (SOIU)

The Special Operations and Intelligence Unit (SOIU) is solely responsible for managing operational procedures and processing intelligence that affects the general public staff and offenders. It plays a crucial role in identifying appropriate goals objectives standards strategies and technologies to be used. Additionally it coordinates and directs the activities of both Prisons and Community Supervision staff while overseeing the collection analysis and sharing of intelligence. The division of SOIU ensures the safety and security of prisons and communities.

Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.


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Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DAC: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.