State of North Carolina
Correctional Officer (Western Region-NC)
State of North Carolina, Mc Dowell, Kentucky, United States, 41647
Overview
Correctional Officer (Western Region-NC) - State of North Carolina Base pay range: $37,621.00/yr - $54,078.00/yr. This range is provided by the State of North Carolina. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. All hires are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus. Additionally, positions are eligible for an employee referral bonus program ($1,000).
Description of Work We recruit for Correctional Officer I, II, and III levels statewide within our agency. We are seeking full-time employees to join our team as Correctional Officers and are pleased to announce the new Step Pay Plan approved by the NC Legislature. This pay-plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increases based on each year of experience as a North Carolina Correctional Officer. Those with prior North Carolina Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each year of experience as well.
Correctional Officer I: Minimum – Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight; they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day.
Correctional Officer II: Medium – Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities.
Correctional Officer III: Close – Offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Management Preferences Management Preference
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Required Some NC prisons contain more than one custody level of offenders. Offenders are assigned to various "custody" levels including "Minimum," "Medium," and "Close" which identifies the level of supervision that is required. As such, each Correctional Officer level of classification below corresponds with the custody level of offenders that they will be supervising:
Correctional Officer I: High School or GED; driver’s license required.
Correctional Officer II: High School or GED and one year of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Correctional Officer III: High School or GED and two years of experience as a Correctional Officer; 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.
Responsibilities
Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders.
Tour assigned areas; observe offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors; identify offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems and take appropriate safety and security measures.
Perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
Search offenders, visitors, cells, and other areas for weapons and contraband.
Monitor and regulate offender and staff movement; maintain and record offender counts and cell assignments.
Escort offenders within and outside the institution; use and maintain keys and other equipment; supervise offender work details.
Specific security duties vary by post-assignment.
Work Conditions Personal appearance: Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. This policy must be followed.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Ability to work any shift including rotating, fixed, or split shifts. Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.
Minimum Education And Experience Correctional Officer I: High School or GED or equivalent. Correctional Officer II: High School or GED and one year of experience as a Correctional Officer or equivalent. Correctional Officer III: High School or GED and two years of experience as a Correctional Officer or equivalent. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Equal Opportunity The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace an Employment First philosophy and provide reasonable accommodations during hiring and employment as required by law.
Applicant Instructions Applicants may have to provide additional documentation (e.g., DD-214, NGB 23A, unofficial transcripts) for veteran or National Guard preferences and education credits. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Answers to supplemental questions should reflect education or work experience listed on the application.
Recruiter Stephanie Miller Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Utilities
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Correctional Officer (Western Region-NC) - State of North Carolina Base pay range: $37,621.00/yr - $54,078.00/yr. This range is provided by the State of North Carolina. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. All hires are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus. Additionally, positions are eligible for an employee referral bonus program ($1,000).
Description of Work We recruit for Correctional Officer I, II, and III levels statewide within our agency. We are seeking full-time employees to join our team as Correctional Officers and are pleased to announce the new Step Pay Plan approved by the NC Legislature. This pay-plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increases based on each year of experience as a North Carolina Correctional Officer. Those with prior North Carolina Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each year of experience as well.
Correctional Officer I: Minimum – Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight; they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day.
Correctional Officer II: Medium – Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities.
Correctional Officer III: Close – Offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Management Preferences Management Preference
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Required Some NC prisons contain more than one custody level of offenders. Offenders are assigned to various "custody" levels including "Minimum," "Medium," and "Close" which identifies the level of supervision that is required. As such, each Correctional Officer level of classification below corresponds with the custody level of offenders that they will be supervising:
Correctional Officer I: High School or GED; driver’s license required.
Correctional Officer II: High School or GED and one year of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Correctional Officer III: High School or GED and two years of experience as a Correctional Officer; 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.
Responsibilities
Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders.
Tour assigned areas; observe offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors; identify offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems and take appropriate safety and security measures.
Perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
Search offenders, visitors, cells, and other areas for weapons and contraband.
Monitor and regulate offender and staff movement; maintain and record offender counts and cell assignments.
Escort offenders within and outside the institution; use and maintain keys and other equipment; supervise offender work details.
Specific security duties vary by post-assignment.
Work Conditions Personal appearance: Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. This policy must be followed.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Ability to work any shift including rotating, fixed, or split shifts. Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.
Minimum Education And Experience Correctional Officer I: High School or GED or equivalent. Correctional Officer II: High School or GED and one year of experience as a Correctional Officer or equivalent. Correctional Officer III: High School or GED and two years of experience as a Correctional Officer or equivalent. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Equal Opportunity The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace an Employment First philosophy and provide reasonable accommodations during hiring and employment as required by law.
Applicant Instructions Applicants may have to provide additional documentation (e.g., DD-214, NGB 23A, unofficial transcripts) for veteran or National Guard preferences and education credits. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Answers to supplemental questions should reflect education or work experience listed on the application.
Recruiter Stephanie Miller Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Utilities
Note: The posting includes additional boilerplate and notices. All content reflects the original job information; formatting has been refined for readability.
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