Correctional Officer Iii - Wake County

Description of Work Central Prison Raleigh, North Carolina Careers That Matter

• Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and TrainingStandards Commission. ClickHEREfor specific certification requirements.
• 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.
• Touring assigned areas which will require periodically climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time.
• Applicants in the National Guard must also submit Form NGB-23A.
• Pass Psychological testing as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Applicants with military experience must submit an unaltered copy of the DD-214, Report of Separation (long form) along with their application. Applicants seeking any Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-2
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more, and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers. While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Correctional Officer III's are responsible for ensuring the care, custody, and control of offenders and report to a Correctional Sergeant III respectively. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. SALARY INFORMATION: NCDAC has rolled out anew Step Pay Planfor it's Correctional Officers that has been approved by the NC Legislature. This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increase based on each year of experience as a NC Correctional Officer. Those with prior NC Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each of experience as well.(See chart below.)
• Observing offenders' activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.
• If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson by phone at 919-582-6116 or by email at [email protected].
• Please note that if there are no fully qualified candidates for the Correctional Officer III position, management may consider trainee candidates.*Trainees must successfully meet all requirements in order to move up to the fully qualified Correctional Officer III job classification. Trainee salaries will be less than that of those employees who are fully qualified. The pay is adjusted when the employee is fully qualified. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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 Adult Correction 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:
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Escorting offenders within and outside the institution.
• Supervising offenders' work details.
• Using and maintaining keys, two-way radios and other equipment.
• Military experience (no dishonorable discharge, one year of full-time military serviceis equal to one year of experience)
• 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.
• Monitoring and regulating offenders' and staff movement.
• Performing other special security duties that vary by post assignment. WORK SCHEDULE: 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.This is apermanentfull-time positionwithState Benefits. PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. ClickHERE to view NCDAC Personal Appearance Policy. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy. ClickHEREto view NCDAC Correctional Officer Video. Note to Applicants: Your Education and Experience is valuable to our Correctional Institution.Review theSalary Information and theMinimum Education and Experience Requirements section carefully. 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. Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for Correctional Officer III isCR0
• Bachelor's Degree in any field
• 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 (Download PDF reader).
• Pass Drug Screening as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Attend and successfully complete (6) weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) at a Training Facility. Employees shall be scheduled for BCOT during their 2nd week of employment. Supplemental and Contact Information 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.
• Any sworn law enforcement or juvenile detention experience at the federal, statecounty, or municipal level
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), 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 855-524-56
• Welcome Future Central Prison Employee* Becoming employed with the State of North Carolina Department of Adult Correction can offer a secure state job, competitive pay, health insurance, a family-oriented atmosphere, room for future promotions and many other state benefits. We are looking for individuals that promote and facilitate teamwork, perform their job duties to the best of their ability and who are committed to excellence. NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,000 SIGN ON BONUS! 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.
• Pass Physical Examination as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Related criminal justice or law enforcement role
• This posting is for multiple vacancies for Correctional Officer III* Open Interviews: We encourage you to complete an online application or come by the facility to apply. Open interviews areevery Tuesday/Thursday from 9am until 11amat the Central Prison Admin Office(1300 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606). About Central Prison: Central Prison in Raleigh has been in continuous service since 18
• Identifying offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken as needed.
• Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the general public. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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. Correctional Officer III:High School Diploma/GED from an accredited school and two-years experience as Correctional Officer; or equivalent combination of education and experience. EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An equivalent combination of the education and experience listed below may be considered to meet the minimum education and experience requirements (above) for the Correctional Officer positions.
• Probation/Parole Officer (PPO)
• This Position is Eligible for the Applicant Referral Bonus* The North Carolina Division of Prisons is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety. We are seeking full time employees to join our team as Correctional Officers and are pleased to announce the newStep Pay Plan approved by the NC Legislature. This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increases based on each year of experience as a NC Correctional Officer. Those with prior NC Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each year of experience as well.
• This is notan exhaustive list, other experience may be applied therefore it is important that you complete all portions of the application.* It is important that your application include all relevant education and experience in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Embedded or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• 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.
• Correctional Officer within North Carolina or from another state
• Special Officer (Certified Police Officer) i.e., Hospital Police
• Deputy Sheriff
• Municipal Police Officer
• Performing general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
• Must be at least 20 years of age and a citizen of the United States.
• Searching offenders, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband.
• Maintaining and recording offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.
• Federal Correction Officer
• County Jailor
• Associate Degree in any field
• Detention Officer