Correctional Captain lll - Alexander Correctional Institution
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! 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. This position is expected to be available on 03/01/2026. This position is located at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, NC (Alexander County). 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. Employees follow security policies and procedures, perform on-the-job training, assign and supervise custody staff, and coordinate administrative affairs within the facility. Employees may serve as the Officer-in-Charge. Position supervises more employees than the Correctional Captain I or II in institutions that typically include restrictive and controlled housing. Positions typically report to a Correctional Assistant Superintendent. This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction. This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 03/01/2026. 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 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. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.
Requirements
- Documented Supervisory Skills in a prison facility.
- Knowledge of Facility Operations.
- Knowledge of Prison’s Policy and Procedures.
- Documented Report Writing Skills.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- planning
- supervision
- coordination of activities at a close custody institution
- supervise Correctional Lieutenant III’s
- follow security policies and procedures
- perform on-the-job training
- assign and supervise custody staff
- coordinate administrative affairs within the facility
- serve as the Officer-in-Charge
Benefits
- State Benefits
- variety of leave options
- professional development opportunities
- insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
