NC Department of Adult Correction
Correctional Captain lll - Alexander Correctional Institution
NC Department of Adult Correction, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Correctional Captain III – Alexander Correctional Institution
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About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It safeguards and preserves lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation, and it cares for, custodians, and supervises 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. We have a mission that matters!
Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO – OPS – Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Correctional Captain III (S)
Position Number
60058797
Grade
NC13
Description of Work
Salary Range: $48,222.00 – $84,388.00 This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction. This is an anticipated vacancy. The position is expected to be available on 03/01/2026. Location: Alexander Correctional Institution, Taylorsville, NC.
Employees in this class are involved in the planning, supervision, and coordination of activities at a close‑custody institution and supervise Correctional Lieutenant III’s. They follow security policies and procedures, perform on‑the‑job training, assign and supervise custody staff, and coordinate administrative affairs within the facility. They may serve as the Officer‑in‑Charge. The position supervises more employees than the Correctional Captain I or II in institutions that typically include restrictive and controlled housing, and generally reports to a Correctional Assistant Superintendent.
Management Preferences & Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Documented supervisory skills in a prison facility.
Knowledge of facility operations.
Knowledge of prison’s policy and procedures.
Documented report‑writing skills.
Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
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 NC13. 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 account 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 plus three years of experience as a Correctional Lieutenant, or two years as a Correctional Lieutenant 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 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
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Government Administration
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About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It safeguards and preserves lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation, and it cares for, custodians, and supervises 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. We have a mission that matters!
Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO – OPS – Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Correctional Captain III (S)
Position Number
60058797
Grade
NC13
Description of Work
Salary Range: $48,222.00 – $84,388.00 This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction. This is an anticipated vacancy. The position is expected to be available on 03/01/2026. Location: Alexander Correctional Institution, Taylorsville, NC.
Employees in this class are involved in the planning, supervision, and coordination of activities at a close‑custody institution and supervise Correctional Lieutenant III’s. They follow security policies and procedures, perform on‑the‑job training, assign and supervise custody staff, and coordinate administrative affairs within the facility. They may serve as the Officer‑in‑Charge. The position supervises more employees than the Correctional Captain I or II in institutions that typically include restrictive and controlled housing, and generally reports to a Correctional Assistant Superintendent.
Management Preferences & Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Documented supervisory skills in a prison facility.
Knowledge of facility operations.
Knowledge of prison’s policy and procedures.
Documented report‑writing skills.
Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
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 NC13. 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 account 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 plus three years of experience as a Correctional Lieutenant, or two years as a Correctional Lieutenant 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 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
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NC Department of Adult Correction by 2x.
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