Correctional Programs Director III / Chief Disciplinary Hearing Officer (DHO)
About The Position
Management, direction, oversight, and coordination of all functions pertaining to the offender disciplinary process within the NCDAC, Institutions, representing the department in all offenders’ disciplinary matters. Reviews documents relating to offender discipline, i.e., lesson plans, audit materials, and policies/procedures, and make appropriate recommendations for revisions. Supervises an Office Assistant and two (2) Chief Assistant Disciplinary Hearing Officers. The Disciplinary Services Section employs approximately (15) Disciplinary Hearing Officers assigned throughout the state at various locations. Reviews offender disciplinary appeals, adhering to constitutional and federal court requirements, as well as state and federal statutes and rulings.
Requirements
- Internal Posting- This is an Internal Posting Open Only for Current North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections Employees, and Eligible Sate Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates from North Carolina State Government, or current temporary employees.
- Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in correctional programs management or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Effective supervisory and managerial skills; in-dept knowledge and use of prisons policies and procedures, especially the most current disciplinary procedures, classification and diagnostic processes.
- Thorough knowledge of correctional programs available and the unique aspects of the various facilities.
- Demonstrated experience to make decisions based on the needs and best interests of all concerned.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated skills to train staff in matters related to offender discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of current automated computer files and web applications.
- Provided training to staff using an approved lesson plan
- Participated in auditing of criminal justice programs.
- Made significant decisions subsequent to review of offender disciplinary dispositions.
Responsibilities
- Management, direction, oversight, and coordination of all functions pertaining to the offender disciplinary process within the NCDAC, Institutions, representing the department in all offenders’ disciplinary matters.
- Reviews documents relating to offender discipline, i.e., lesson plans, audit materials, and policies/procedures, and make appropriate recommendations for revisions.
- Supervises an Office Assistant and two (2) Chief Assistant Disciplinary Hearing Officers.
- Reviews offender disciplinary appeals, adhering to constitutional and federal court requirements, as well as state and federal statutes and rulings.
Benefits
- 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).
- Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
- In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
