State of North Carolina
Correctional Officer (Western Region-NC)
State of North Carolina, Lexington, North Carolina, United States, 27292
Correctional Officer (Western Region-NC)
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State of North Carolina provided pay range This range is provided by State of North Carolina. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $37,621.00/yr - $54,078.00/yr
About Us NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with over 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
Description of Work Salary Range: $37,621 - $54,078 Salary Grade: NC05-NC07 All hires are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus and positions are eligible for an employee referral bonus program ($1,000).
Correctional Officer Responsibilities
Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders.
Officers must tour assigned areas which will require: periodically climbing stairs, observing offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors, identifying offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken, and performing general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
The general security duties performed by officers require them to: search offenders, visitors, cells, and other areas for weapons and contraband; monitor and regulate offender and staff movement; maintain and record offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information; escort offenders within and outside the institution; use and maintain keys and other equipment; and supervise offender work details.
Specific security duties vary by post-assignment.
Personal Appearance Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy.
Work Schedule This is a full-time position. However, employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift, or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.
Minimum Education And Experience
Correctional Officer I: High School or GED diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Correctional Officer II: High School or GED diploma and one year of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Correctional Officer III: High School or GED diploma and two years of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment: High School or GED diploma 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 Stephanie Miller
Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
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Correctional Officer (Western Region-NC)
role at
State of North Carolina
1 week ago - Be among the first 25 applicants
State of North Carolina provided pay range This range is provided by State of North Carolina. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $37,621.00/yr - $54,078.00/yr
About Us NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with over 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
Description of Work Salary Range: $37,621 - $54,078 Salary Grade: NC05-NC07 All hires are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus and positions are eligible for an employee referral bonus program ($1,000).
Correctional Officer Responsibilities
Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders.
Officers must tour assigned areas which will require: periodically climbing stairs, observing offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors, identifying offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken, and performing general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
The general security duties performed by officers require them to: search offenders, visitors, cells, and other areas for weapons and contraband; monitor and regulate offender and staff movement; maintain and record offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information; escort offenders within and outside the institution; use and maintain keys and other equipment; and supervise offender work details.
Specific security duties vary by post-assignment.
Personal Appearance Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy.
Work Schedule This is a full-time position. However, employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift, or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.
Minimum Education And Experience
Correctional Officer I: High School or GED diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Correctional Officer II: High School or GED diploma and one year of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Correctional Officer III: High School or GED diploma and two years of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment: High School or GED diploma 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 Stephanie Miller
Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr