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State of North Carolina

Correctional Officer (Western Region-NC)

State of North Carolina, Henderson, Nevada, us, 89077

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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 more than 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. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work

Salary Range: $37,621-$54,078 Salary Grade: NC05-NC07 All hires are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus. Additionally, positions are eligible for employee referral bonus program ($1,000). Ready to make a difference? The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety. 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. We recruit for Correctional Officer I, II, and III levels statewide within our agency. 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. Identify offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken. 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, cell assignments, and other pertinent information. 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Management Preference: Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Qualifications

Applicant must have an active Driver's License. When choosing your county of residence or desired location of work, please refer to the Facilities Map. 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. Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Other Requirements

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 supervision level. Each Correctional Officer level corresponds to the custody level of offenders supervised. 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. Employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed, or split shifts. Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required. Education and Experience

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. Some postings allow qualification by an equivalent combination of education and experience. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details: https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide. Verified Credentials and Applications

Applicants must attach required documents as part of the application process per the agency guidelines. The NC Department of Adult Correction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. EEO Statement: The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Contact

Recruiter: Stephanie Miller Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov Seniority level

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