Correctional Officer I - Marion Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina • 355 Old Glenwood Road Mcdowell, NC

1d • $42,512 - $74,396 • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer I will be assigned to Marion Correctional Institution in Marion, North Carolina, and will perform duties at the Governor’s Western Residence in Asheville as needed. The officer will work under the direction of and provide security support to the Director of the Executive Mansion. The position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. The employee must live within 45 minutes of the mansion because of response-time requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Must meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302).
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must produce a negative drug screening result.
• Must successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the Governor’s Western Residence.
• Applicants must be current North Carolina Department of Adult Correction employees, eligible North Carolina State Government reduction-in-force candidates, or current temporary employees.

Nice To Haves

• Documented experience in offender supervision.
• Documented experience with contraband searches.

Responsibilities

• Provide secure transportation of offenders 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 the proper care and operational condition of equipment assigned to the residence and grounds.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the operations, security, and maintenance of the residence and grounds.
• Participate in rotating on-call duties and respond to needs or issues outside normal working hours as required.
• Report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Benefits

• Health insurance options
• Retirement plans
• NCFlex supplemental benefits
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid community service leave
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED