Transportation Officer III - Central Region

State of North Carolina

About The Position

The North Carolina 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 a Regional Correctional Transportation Officer position. This individual will report directly to the Regional Security Coordinators in the Central Region Office located in Raleigh, NC, Wake County, but will serve the geographic area of the region as needed to transport offender(s), in departmental vehicles. The working title for this position is Correctional Officer III. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 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, and always maintain a professional demeanor 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. Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Requirements

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 interpersonal skills needed to communicate with all types of people.

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, and always maintain a professional demeanor 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.