Correctional Officer (Western Region)

Agency Adult Correction Division Job Classification Title Correctional Officer I (S) Position Number Grade CR05 About Us 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! Description of Work The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is hiring Correctional Officers to maintain safety, security, and supervision within state correctional facilities. This position offers paid training, stable employment, and advancement opportunities within public safety. Duties Include: - Maintain safety, custody, and supervision of offenders - Conduct searches of offenders, visitors, cells, and facility areas for contraband - Monitor offender activity in person and through surveillance systems - Maintain offender counts, housing assignments, and required records - Escort offenders within and outside the facility - Supervise offender work assignments - Identify and report behavioral, medical, or safety concerns Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Please Apply Only To One Regional Post For Correctional Officer Roles To be considered for a Correctional Officer position, ALL applicants must: 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 Hires may be eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus.    If you were referred by a current Department of Adult Corrections employee, they may qualify for a $1,000 referral bonus. Enter their name in the referral section of your application.  This position is on a step pay plan. For more information, please visit the webpage . Correctional Officer I- Minimum Custody Offenders require limited supervision and may leave cells at certain times of the day. Salary Range: $32,639 - $57,117 Step Plan Range: $32,639 - $55,317 Salary Grade: NC05 Correctional Officer II- Medium Custody Offenders require a moderate level of supervision. Salary Range: $34,270 - $59,973 Step Plan Range: $43,911- $57,136 Salary Grade: NC06 Correctional Officer III- Close Custody Offenders require constant supervision and have heavily controlled movement. Salary Range: $35,984 - 62,971 Step Plan Range: $46,961 - $61,108 Salary Grade: NC07 Work Schedule Information Employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift, or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required . Full-Time Officers benefits: Transition to higher level officers as opportunities arise, Transition across the state within different institution locations and Take advantage of internal promotional opportunities and growth To review what State Benefits best apply to you please visit our website. Part-Time shift options also available (24 - 36 hours/ week): Four - six (6) hour days per week Four - eight (8) hour days per week Two - twelve (12) hour days per week Three - twelve (12) hour days per week Facility Locations This regional posting includes facilities located in the following counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey Please refer to the  Facilities Map when selecting your preferred work location. Trainee Progression Candidate Consideration If fully qualified applicants are unavailable, candidates may be considered for trainee appointments. Trainee salaries may begin below the posted range and increase as minimum qualifications are obtained in accordance with State policy. Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) All new hires must complete six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT). This entails a required overnight weekday stay at training facility. Room and board is provided. Transportation is available upon request. Supplemental Application Information Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include: Complete education history (including high school) Full work experience details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered. Education Equivalency Verification The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of o