Correctional Officer III

State of North Carolina•Greene, ME

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 one (1) Regional Correctional Transportation Officer position, that will report directly to the Regional Security Coordinator in the Eastern Region Office, which is located in Greenville, NC, Pitt County, but will serve the geographic area of the region as needed to transport offender(s) in departmental vehicles. These positions will 8-hour shifts Mon-Fri with possible call back. Start times will vary depending on transportation trip schedule. Must be flexible and available to work weekends, holidays and possible evenings based on operational needs.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of criminal attitudes, inmate characteristics, psychology, habits, behavior patterns and methods of discipline and the social factors underlying criminal behavior.
Thorough knowledge of various policies and procedures associated with the control and management of inmates.
Thorough knowledge of procedures for admitting, processing, discharging and transferring persons assigned to the facility.
Thorough knowledge of basic record keeping.
Skill in the use of all equipment, weapons, hand-held or stationary metal detectors and unarmed self-defense tactics.
Skill in the use of specialized equipment: riot gear, protective vests, restraints, stun shield, etc.
Skill and insight in observing and interpreting inmate behavior/activities developed through experience gained in a wide variety of assignments.
Ability to make quick, effective and reasonable decisions in emergencies and to take appropriate action which may include physically restraining violent inmates.
Ability to effectively counsel and work with inmates in a variety of assignments and settings.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
Two years of Correctional Officer experience
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.