NC Department of Adult Correction
Correctional Lieutenant lll-Marion Correctional Institution
NC Department of Adult Correction, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Correctional Lieutenant III (S) – NC Department of Adult Correction
About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 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. The department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervise sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission.
Agency : Adult Correction Division : COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Position Number : 60057771 Grade : NC11 Classification Title : Correctional Lieutenant III (S)
Description Of Work Salary Range: $43,738-$76,542
Work in this class involves assisting in planning, supervising, and coordinating activities in a close custody institution. Employees supervise Correctional Sergeant III’s and may serve as the Officer-in Charge in absence of the Captain. Employees assist in planning and supervising personnel actions, administrative affairs, officers’ work schedules and coordinating activities involving discipline, security, and the welfare of the inmate population. Employees’ responsibilities are primarily custodial in nature serving as an assistant shift supervisor because of the large staffing structure. This level is distinguished from Correctional Lieutenant II based on increased staffing totals, supervision for the most dangerous and non-compliant inmates, larger inmate population totals and the complexity of the facility operation which generally include restrictive and controlled housing. Employees typically report to a Correctional Captain III.
Management Preferences
Thorough knowledge of the methods and procedures of discipline and rehabilitation of inmates confined to a correctional facility.
Thorough knowledge of principles of administration involved in various functional activities in correctional facilities.
Internal posting – open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction.
Anticipated vacancy – position will be available February 1, 2026.
Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
Full‑time position
(40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees The salary grade for this position is NC11. 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, 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 MAY result.
Minimum Education And Experience High school or GED diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant, or two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant III; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications: must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is 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 Misty Carver Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
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The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 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. The department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervise sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission.
Agency : Adult Correction Division : COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Position Number : 60057771 Grade : NC11 Classification Title : Correctional Lieutenant III (S)
Description Of Work Salary Range: $43,738-$76,542
Work in this class involves assisting in planning, supervising, and coordinating activities in a close custody institution. Employees supervise Correctional Sergeant III’s and may serve as the Officer-in Charge in absence of the Captain. Employees assist in planning and supervising personnel actions, administrative affairs, officers’ work schedules and coordinating activities involving discipline, security, and the welfare of the inmate population. Employees’ responsibilities are primarily custodial in nature serving as an assistant shift supervisor because of the large staffing structure. This level is distinguished from Correctional Lieutenant II based on increased staffing totals, supervision for the most dangerous and non-compliant inmates, larger inmate population totals and the complexity of the facility operation which generally include restrictive and controlled housing. Employees typically report to a Correctional Captain III.
Management Preferences
Thorough knowledge of the methods and procedures of discipline and rehabilitation of inmates confined to a correctional facility.
Thorough knowledge of principles of administration involved in various functional activities in correctional facilities.
Internal posting – open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction.
Anticipated vacancy – position will be available February 1, 2026.
Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
Full‑time position
(40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees The salary grade for this position is NC11. 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, 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 MAY result.
Minimum Education And Experience High school or GED diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant, or two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant III; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications: must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is 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 Misty Carver Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr