Neuse CI Warden III
State of North Carolina · North Carolina
📍 Wayne County, NC💰 $70,478via workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-17
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Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Correctional Facility Superintendent III (NS)
Position Number
60064607
Grade
NC20
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 Warden III reports to the Assistant Eastern Region Director and holds executive responsibility for the total operation, security, and performance of a minimum- or medium-custody correctional facility. The position directs multiple operational divisions serving offenders and employees. this includes the functions such as custody, programs, fiscal administration, human resources, health services, food service, maintenance, training, and support operations. The role establishes facility priorities, directs subordinate managers, develops or modifies internal operating procedures, and makes facility-level decisions involving staffing, security risks, specialized programs, critical incidents, and compliance with departmental requirements.
Key Duties Include:
- Direct the total operation, security, administration, and performance of the correctional facility.
- Establish facility goals, operating priorities, internal procedures, or corrective actions based on institutional needs and departmental requirements.
- Oversee custody, offender programs, fiscal administration, human resources, records, food service, maintenance, training, health services, behavioral health services, and on-site enterprises.
- Direct subordinate managers responsible for major custody, administrative, programmatic, or support-service functions.
- Allocate staffing, funding, equipment, and operational resources based on security risks, population needs, and facility priorities.
- Oversee specialized programs or operations involving increased custody requirements, special populations, or complex offender-management needs.
- Direct facility responses to emergencies, critical incidents, security threats, or other high-risk events.
- Represent the facility in matters involving courts, law enforcement agencies, community organizations, volunteers, offender families, or other external partners.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range: $70,478.00 - $123,336.00
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
60064607 Is An Anticipated Vacancy.
Repost - Previous Applicants Do Not Need to Reapply in Order to Be Considered for This Vacancy.
This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126) . To be considered for a Warden III 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
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
Proven experience directing subordinate managers responsible for major correctional, administrative, programmatic, or support-service operations.
Demonstrated experience establishing or modifying procedures, operational priorities, or corrective actions in response to security risks, staffing needs, or compliance concerns preferably for a correctional facility.
Documented experience managing specialized correctional programs, increased custody requirements, special populations, or similarly complex institutional operations.
Demonstrated experience making high-level decisions during emergencies, critical incidents, security threats, or other high-risk operational events.
State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health Insurance options
Retirement Plans
NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
About The Division of I nstitutions: 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.
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 supplement
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