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. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised 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! Salary Grade: NC13 Salary Range: $50,088 - $87,654 This is a position at Marion Correctional Institution located in Marion, North Carolina (McDowell County), which is a Close male prison facility housing approximately 800 offenders. Responsibilities for the Administrative Officer III includes but not limited to the following: The Administrative Officer III oversees the complete business function of the prison to include all fiscal and Human Resources operations. This requires high level decision making based on knowledge of DAC and Prisons Policy as well as a thorough understanding of Prisons Operations. This position serves on the management team and directly supervises subordinate staff responsible for the areas of budget, accounting, human resources, canteen, clothes house, maintenance, mailroom and trust fund. Position is also responsible for gathering and analyzing data providing management level reports and information on a regular basis. Position will work closely/reports to the Warden to manage the facility budget and make decision regarding expenditures. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences: Experience working in North Carolina Department of Adult Correction or North Carolina Prisons. Experience working with the Human Resources Integrated Payroll System (formerly BEACON). Experience overseeing Business Operations or assisting a Management Level professional with oversight of a large or complex Business Operation. This is an anticipated vacancy .... position will be available 06/01/2026. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Applicant must pass a background check for this position. 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 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 MAY result.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager