Region Transportation Officer (South Central)

State of North Carolina

14h

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 a Regional Transportation Officer position that reports directly to the Regional Security Coordinator in the South Central Region Office, which is located in Raeford, North Carolina, Hoke County, but will serve the geographic area of the region as needed to transport offender(s), in departmental vehicles. This position will be on eight 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. About the Division of Institutions: The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel. About South Central Region: The South Central Region Office is located in Raeford, North Carolina. The South Central Region includes Albemarle Correctional Institution (CI), Brown Creek CI, Columbus CI, Harnett CI, Lumberton CI, Richmond CI, New Hanover Correctional Center (CC), Pender CI, Robeson Confinement in Response to Violation (CRV) Center, Sampson CI, Sanford CC, Scotland CI, Southern CI, and Tabor CI.

Requirements

MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
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.
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma Or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Documented interpersonal skills needed to communicate with all types of people.
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 the 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 persons, places, and objects.
Performing rescue functions to include, CPR, basic first aid, physically removing people from dangerous areas and using fire equipment to including 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.
Communicating effectively with offenders, staff, and members of the public.
Performing other duties assigned by the Regional Office.