Correctional Transportation Officer - Central Region Office
About The Position
The NC Department of Adult Correction Division of Institution is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety. This posting is for six (6) Regional Correctional Transportation Officer positions, that will report directly to the Regional Security Coordinator in the Central Region Office, which is in Raleigh, NC, Wake County, but will serve the geographic area of the region as needed to transport offender(s), in departmental vehicles. These positions will be 8-hour shifts Mon-Fri with possible callback. 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
- Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
- Pass a criminal background check
- Produce a negative drug screening result
- Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- 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
- Documented experience in offender supervision
- Documented experience with weapons and other security equipment
- Documented experience with searches
Responsibilities
- Exercising independent decision-making within established policies and procedures due to physical separation from supervisory personnel.
- Providing custody supervision of offender(s) in their custody and control.
- Enforcing rules and regulations for safety, health, and protection of offenders.
- Performing searches of people, places, and objects.
- Performing rescue functions to include CPR, basic first aid, physically removing people from dangerous areas and using fire equipment to include fire hoses, extinguishers and breathing apparatuses.
- Establishing and maintaining control of violent or uncooperative offenders. Being able to defend oneself or others against violent attacks.
- Loading, unloading, aiming, and firing handguns, shotguns, and rifles at the level of proficiency required, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times to include times of mental and verbal abuse by offender.
- Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the public.
- Will perform other duties assigned by the Regional Office.
- The selected candidates may be required to work any shift including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.
- This position is considered essential and will be required to report during times of inclement weather.
Benefits
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
