Correctional Admissions Technician

State of North Carolina

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Craven Correctional Institution in Vanceboro, NC, Craven County. The prison is a Medium Custody Adult Male Felon Diagnostic Processing Center which houses 850 offenders. Employees in this class handle the initial interviewing and processing of the offenders entering the prison system.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the objectives, techniques, and regulations of a prison environment.
• Basic knowledge of the techniques of interviewing.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of correctional or human services experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting data from the NCIC (National Crime Information Center) prior the offenders arrival.
• Preparing written reports and forms after gathering socioeconomic information, education, substance abuse history, etc. during the interview with the offender.
• Responsible for explaining terms of the sentence, and providing general orientation to prison processes and procedures.
• Read and interpret legal documents effectively and accurately.
• Perform crisis intervention and routine counseling including suicide prevention with the ability to recognize abnormal behavior and take appropriate actions in accordance with established procedures.
• Recording data and setting up the offender field jacket before passing it on to a Case Analyst for processing.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees