Correctional Officer I - Marion 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! This posting is for a Correctional Officer I position at The Governor’s Western Residence in Asheville, NC (Buncombe County). The position will be assigned to Marion Correctional Institution, located in Marion, NC (McDowell County), and will perform duties at the Governor’s Western Residence as needed. In addition to responsibilities at the facility, this position will work under the direction of and provide security support to the Director of the Executive Mansion.
Requirements
- High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
- Must live within 30 minutes of the mansion due to maximum response to visitor request or special instructions is 30 minutes.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Documented experience in Offender Supervision.
- Documented experience with Contraband Searches.
Responsibilities
- Provide secure transportation of offender(s) to and from the residence in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Conduct daily security, safety, and sanitation inspections of the residence.
- Assign and oversee the daily duties and work assignments of offenders assigned to the residence.
- Maintain and ensure the proper care and operational condition of equipment assigned to the residence and grounds.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, as needed to support the operations, security, and maintenance of the residence and grounds.
- Participate in rotating on-call duties and may be called upon to respond to needs or issues outside of normal working hours.
Benefits
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
