Correctional Officer III (TDU) - Central Prison

State of North Carolina

2d•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! Reporting to a Correctional Sergeant III at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position provides first line supervision to offenders and will be working on the Therapeutic Diversion Unit (TDU) managing offenders with special needs.

Requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the "Minimum Education and Experience" listed from the OSHR class specification as seen in the next section below.
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND two years of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with one (1) year experience working with a special population, such as Mentally Ill or Developmentally Disabled Offenders.
This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the care, custody and control of offenders.
Touring assigned areas which will require periodically climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time.
Observing offenders’ activity in person and on closed circuit monitors and monitoring and regulating offenders and staff movement.
Identifying offenders who have been behavioral, medical or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken
Performing general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors and staff.
Searching offenders, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband.
Maintaining and recording offender counts, cell assignments and other pertinent information.
Escorting offenders within and outside the Institution, using and maintaining keys and other equipment; and supervising offender work details.
Adhering to the Department of Adult Correction Correctional Officer appearance and grooming policy standard.
Specific duties vary by post assignment and shift assignments will be made based on operational needs.