Correctional Officer (Eastern Region-NC)

State of North Carolina • Warwick, NC

6d • $32,639 - $62,971

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!
Ready to make a difference? The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety. We are seeking employees to join our team as Correctional Officers and are pleased to announce the new Step Pay Plan approved by the NC Legislature. This pay-plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increases based on each year of experience as a North Carolina Correctional Officer. Those with prior North Carolina Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each year of experience as well.
All applications received will be reviewed and considered for all three levels of Correctional Officer (Officer l, ll, and lll) based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant as well as the business needs of the Institution. Some NC prisons contain more than one custody level of offenders. Offenders are assigned to various "custody" levels including "Minimum," "Medium," and "Close" which identifies the level of supervision that is required. As such, each Correctional Officer level of classification below corresponds with the custody level of offenders that they will be supervising.
Correctional Officer I: Minimum – Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight, they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day. Salary Range: $32,639 -$57,117 Salary Grade: NC05
Correctional Officer II: Medium – Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities. Salary Range: $34,270 - $59,973 Salary Grade: NC06
Correctional Officer III: Close – Offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled. Salary Range: $35,984 - 62,971 Salary Grade: NC07
All hires are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus. Additionally, positions are eligible for employee referral bonus program ($1,000).
Once hired as a Correctional Officer, you will be required to attend six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT). Training is held during specific time frames throughout the year which will require you to stay overnight at a training facility, with weekends at home. Room and board are provided for. Transportation can be available upon request
Candidate Consideration If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up according to state policy as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.
The Division of Institutions is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 individuals incarcerated in 53 prisons across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into various custody levels, which include Minimum, Medium, and Close, to ensure that the precise level of supervision is provided. With the purpose to provide every individual in custody proper care and supervision, irrespective of their custody level.
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Eligible employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Eligible employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Applicants must have an active driver's license
• High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy.
• Employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift, or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders
• Perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff such as:
• Search offenders, visitors, cells, and other areas for weapons and contraband
• Maintain and record offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information
• Escort offenders within and outside the institution
• Supervise offender work details
• Identify offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken
• Observing offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors
• Specific security duties vary by post-assignment.

Benefits

• Eligible employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Eligible employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees