Transportation Correctional Officer III - Central Region

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus. POSITIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM ($1,000)

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.

Correctional Officers III's are eligible for participate for the Applicant Referral Bonus, program effective March 20, 2023. Applicants must make sure to list their referral contact information within their application questions.

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. These positions will be 8 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.

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.

This is a REPOST of position 60063271. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.

This position has required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Please review them carefully. If you have the knowledge, enter a detailed description of your knowledge in your current or prior job duties. Remember to SAVE your entries.

Effective July 1, 2024, 12 NCAC 09G .0208, allows the NC Department of Adult Correction, the ability to 1) hire Lawful Permanent Residents, who have resided in the US for the past 3 years for Correctional Officers; as well as 2) our ability to hire 18- and 19-year-olds as Correctional Officers.

Note to Applicants:

We strongly advise you to include all your education and experience on your application. If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.

This is a full-time position (8-hour shifts) with State Benefits. The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

Correctional Officer Salary Rates (2024-2025), chart view:

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Exp.Correctional Officer I$37,621$40,253$42,670$44,803$46,594$47,993$48,953Correctional Officer II$38,859$41,578$44,117$46,277$48,128$49,571$50,563Correctional Officer III$41,558$44,468$47,137$49,494$51,473$53,017$54,078

Employees receive salary increases in accordance with this chart upon completion of each additional year of NC Correctional Officer experience. All rates are subject to legislative changes.

About the NC Dept. of Adult Correction (DAC):

The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). Note: To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented interpersonal skills needed to communicate with all types of people.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See for details.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.

Come Join Us to Make a Difference!

The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB-23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD-256 or NGB-22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape". Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

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