Correctional Captain III

State of North Carolina•Greene County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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! The Correctional Captain III position is located at Maury Correctional Institution in Hookerton, NC which houses approximately 1504 offenders.

Requirements

Candidates must meet the requirements for criminal justice certification, including U.S. Citizenship.
Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
Pass a criminal background check
Produce a negative drug screening result
Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
Possess a valid driver’s license
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Lieutenant, or 2 years of experience as a Correctional Lieutenant III; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Nice To Haves

Document supervisory skills in a prison facility.
Knowledge of facility operations.
Knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures.
Documented report writing skills.

Responsibilities

Disseminates and interprets rules, regulations and orders from prison management.
Conducts frequent inspections of housing units and other buildings, grounds, and posts to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is maintained, and that assignments are being carried out effectively and supervise Correctional Lieutenant III’s.
Implements disciplinary measures with inmates and employees on infractions of rules; investigates complaints of inmates and makes reports of such actions to higher level officials.
Works to prevent or resolve disorders such as assaults, riots, fires, and escapes.
Prepares reports on inmates pertaining to their behavior, attitudes, and work records for use on the inmate classification committee.
Organizes and conducts training programs for employees.
Perform other duties as required.
Employees may serve as the Officer-in-Charge.