State of North Carolina
Warden II - Wake Correctional Center
State of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Agency
Adult Correction
Division Operations
Job Classification Title Correctional Facility Superintendent II (NS)
Position Number 60064602
Grade NC19
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 This position is located at Wake Correctional Center (Wake CC) located in Raleigh, NC, Wake County and reports to the Assistant Region Director in the Central Region.
Salary Range: $64,621.00 - $113,088.00
Work in this class involves responsibility for the total operation of a minimum or medium-custody facility or institution which includes custody, programs, food service, fiscal, training, and human resources administration, and may include maintenance. Employees are usually responsible for 250-550 inmates and 100-225 staff. Some facilities have multiple custody levels within one facility, but each custody level operates independently. Employees set goals and priorities for each component within the facility, and make modifications as needed. Employees may develop internal policies and guidelines for specific facilities. Employees are directly involved with hiring, disciplining, coaching, and training of employees. At this level specialized programs, such as substance abuse and diagnostic center processing, are recognized. Increased custody requirements or special population considerations make management of these units more complex than at the Correctional Facility Superintendent I level. Employees report to a Regional Correctional Administrator.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
This position is EXEMPT from most provisions of the
State Human Resources Act (GS 126)
This is a REPOSTED of position.
Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.
Responsible for administering established policies and procedures for the daily operation of a minimum custody correctional facility, which includes:
Custody
Programs
Food service
Administration (human resources and fiscal) Responsible for the overall planning, directing, and management of these services as well as overseeing the management of the offender population at Wake CC The Warden is responsible for identifying offenders for participation in the Governor's Mansion program. Wake CC provides offender labor to other State agencies, businesses that participate in the work release program and issues community volunteer leave passes to approved offenders. Sets goals and priorities for each component within the prison and makes modifications as needed May develop internal policies and guidelines Directly involved with hiring, disciplining, coaching and training employees Responsible for 101 full time employees as well as contractual employees and up to 414 male offenders. This is inclusive of providing coordination and direction to line staff in all areas of the prison This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees: The Salary Grade for this position is
NC19 . 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 increase/decrease MAY result.
Management Preferences
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
Documented experience with offender custody and program management in an adult correctional setting. Documented managerial skills in a prison facility. Working knowledge of facility operations. Working knowledge of Prison's policy and procedures.
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.
Bachelor's degree
from an appropriately accredited institution and
three years of supervisory, administrative, or consultative experience in corrections or related work;
-OR-
High school or General Educational Development (GED)
diploma and
four years of supervisory experience at or above the Correctional Captain level;
-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: Dora Chancellor
Email:
recruiters@dac.nc.gov
Division Operations
Job Classification Title Correctional Facility Superintendent II (NS)
Position Number 60064602
Grade NC19
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 This position is located at Wake Correctional Center (Wake CC) located in Raleigh, NC, Wake County and reports to the Assistant Region Director in the Central Region.
Salary Range: $64,621.00 - $113,088.00
Work in this class involves responsibility for the total operation of a minimum or medium-custody facility or institution which includes custody, programs, food service, fiscal, training, and human resources administration, and may include maintenance. Employees are usually responsible for 250-550 inmates and 100-225 staff. Some facilities have multiple custody levels within one facility, but each custody level operates independently. Employees set goals and priorities for each component within the facility, and make modifications as needed. Employees may develop internal policies and guidelines for specific facilities. Employees are directly involved with hiring, disciplining, coaching, and training of employees. At this level specialized programs, such as substance abuse and diagnostic center processing, are recognized. Increased custody requirements or special population considerations make management of these units more complex than at the Correctional Facility Superintendent I level. Employees report to a Regional Correctional Administrator.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
This position is EXEMPT from most provisions of the
State Human Resources Act (GS 126)
This is a REPOSTED of position.
Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.
Responsible for administering established policies and procedures for the daily operation of a minimum custody correctional facility, which includes:
Custody
Programs
Food service
Administration (human resources and fiscal) Responsible for the overall planning, directing, and management of these services as well as overseeing the management of the offender population at Wake CC The Warden is responsible for identifying offenders for participation in the Governor's Mansion program. Wake CC provides offender labor to other State agencies, businesses that participate in the work release program and issues community volunteer leave passes to approved offenders. Sets goals and priorities for each component within the prison and makes modifications as needed May develop internal policies and guidelines Directly involved with hiring, disciplining, coaching and training employees Responsible for 101 full time employees as well as contractual employees and up to 414 male offenders. This is inclusive of providing coordination and direction to line staff in all areas of the prison This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees: The Salary Grade for this position is
NC19 . 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 increase/decrease MAY result.
Management Preferences
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
Documented experience with offender custody and program management in an adult correctional setting. Documented managerial skills in a prison facility. Working knowledge of facility operations. Working knowledge of Prison's policy and procedures.
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.
Bachelor's degree
from an appropriately accredited institution and
three years of supervisory, administrative, or consultative experience in corrections or related work;
-OR-
High school or General Educational Development (GED)
diploma and
four years of supervisory experience at or above the Correctional Captain level;
-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: Dora Chancellor
Email:
recruiters@dac.nc.gov