• Job Description

  Req#: 4724205
  
  

  Start your career with us!
  Thursday, November 14, 2024

  Time: 9 AM - 2 PM

  NC Correctional Institution for Women

  Address: 1034 Bragg St, Raleigh, NC 27610

  
  

  $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Correctional Officers

  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.”

  
  

  Onsite Interviews for Correctional Officer I, II, III

  POSITIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM ($1,000)

  
  

  Jump start your career in corrections before November 14, 2024 HIRING EVENT by attending an OPEN INTERVIEW available every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm - 3pm . Apply in advance online https://oshr.nc.gov/work-nc or in person at the facility, interview same day, and meet our amazing staff!

  Out of State & Residents of North Carolina

  We encourage out of state and residents of North Carolina to apply! For your convenience, review our prison facility map below. NC Correctional Institution for Women is located in Wake county. Review number 37 Wake in the orange section. We h ope this information is helpful for your relocation plans to our state or within North Carolina.
  
  
  

  
  

  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.

  
  Effective June 1, 2024, NC Department of Adult Correction began including work experience gained outside of the agency in the calculations toward Correctional Officer step plans. Below provides a list of additional experience that we are now able to count in determining where employees should be placed on the Step plans for Correctional Officers.

  Correctional Officer I, II III

  • Correctional Officer at all local, state, federal, & private Correctional facilities
  • Correctional Case Manager
  • Correctional Food Service Officer, Supervisor, & Manager at all local, state, federal, & private Correctional facilities
  • Correctional Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, & Housing Unit Manager
  • Youth Counselor, Youth Counselor Technician and Youth Services Behavioral Specialist
  • Military Police
  • Law Enforcement

  
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  This facility contain more than one custody level of offenders. There may not be a current vacancy at all facilities. Offenders are assigned to various custody levels including Minimum, Medium, and Close which identifies the level of supervision that is required. As such, each Correctional Officer level of classification below corresponds with the custody level of offenders that they will be supervising:
  
  

  • Correctional Officer I: Minimum – Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight, they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day.
  • Correctional Officer II: Medium – Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities.
  • Correctional Officer III: Close - offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.

  
  **All applications received will be reviewed and considered for all three levels of Correctional Officer (Officer l, ll, and lll) based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant as well as the business needs of the Institution.**
  
  

  ***APPLICANT MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DRIVER'S LICENSE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT .***

  
  Correctional Officer Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders.
  • Officers must tour assigned areas which will require:
    • periodically climbing stairs.
    • observing offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.
    • identify offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken.
    • and perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
  • The general security duties performed by officers require them to:
    • search offenders, visitors, cells, and other areas for weapons and contraband.
    • monitor and regulate offender and staff movement.
    • maintain and record offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.
    • escort offenders within and outside the institution.
    • use and maintain keys and other equipment.
    • and supervise offender work details.
  • Specific security duties vary by post-assignment.

  PERSONAL APPEARANCE:
  Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy .
  
  WORK SCHEDULE:
  This is a full-time position. However, 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.
  
  

  North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW) , in Raleigh, is the state's primary correctional facility for women. It houses the largest offender population in the state and serves as the support facility for the state's other female prisons. The campus-style facility sits on 30 acres of a 190-acre tract of state land in southeast Raleigh. NCCIW houses offenders of all custody levels and control statuses, including death row, maximum, close, medium, minimum, safekeepers and youth. It provides the primary medical, mental, and alcohol and chemical dependency treatment for female offenders.

  The facility operates a diagnostic center that serves as the point of entry into the prison system for women. Upon arrival, offenders undergo a series of diagnostic evaluations that will determine future prison assignments.

  
  

  Correctional Officer Salary Rates (2024-2025), CHART VIEW:

  
  

  	0 Years Exp.	1 Year Exp.	2 Years Exp.	3 Years Exp.	4 Years Exp.	5 Years Exp.	6 Years Exp.
  Correctional Officer I	$37,621	$40,253	$42,670	$44,803	$46,594	$47,993	$48,953
  Correctional Officer II	$38,859	$41,578	$44,117	$46,277	$48,128	$49,571	$50,563
  Correctional 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.**

  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 Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities . (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

  To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

  1. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

  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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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  Correctional Officer I: High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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  Correctional Officer II: High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year 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.

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  Correctional Officer III: 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.

  Come Join Us To Make A Difference!

  Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as 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 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 that 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 the 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 DD256 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.

  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact the prison facility at 919-733-4340.

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