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HIRING EVENT!! $7,000 Sign on Bonus for those that are eligible. Positions in Taylorsville and Salisbury. Great earning well beyond the base salary!

Come and join us at our HIRING EVENT:

Date: Thursday, May 25,2023
Time: 9 AM to 1pm and 2pm-4pm
Location: NCWorks Iredell County/Statesville: 133 Island Ford Road, Statesville, NC. INTERVIEWS and POTENTIAL OFFERS!

THIS POSTING IS FOR MULTIPLE VACANCIES!

Apply Here! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/3371524/correctional-officer-statewide-prison-facilities?keywords=correctional%20officer%20statewide&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

We are hiring currently Correctional Officer I, II, and III positions!

NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

As in all prison’s we are a 24-hour operation with our Correctional Officers working 12.25 hours. Correctional staff generally work 14 days out of a 28-day period and night shift employees earn extra shift premium pay. Base pay is a minimum...you will earn more!

Becoming employed with the State of North Carolina Dept. 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.

Facility Locations:
Alexander County
Rowan County

We encourage you to complete an online application and be sure to let us know what facility you are interested in.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Correctional Officer I, II, and III's are responsible for ensuring the care, custody, and control of offenders and report to a Correctional Sergeant I and II respectively. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Touring assigned areas which will require periodically climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time.
Observing offenders’ activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.
Identifying offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken as needed.
Performing general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
Searching offenders, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband.
Monitoring and regulating offenders' and staff movement.
Maintaining and recording offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.
Escorting offenders within and outside the institution.
Using and maintaining keys, two-way radios and other equipment.
Supervising offenders’ work details.
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 a permanent full-time position with State Benefits.

Note to Applicants:
Your Education and Experience is valuable to our Correctional Institution.
Review the Salary Information and the Minimum 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 I is a NC05, Correctional Officer II is a NC06, and Correctional Officer III is a NC07. 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 a new Step Pay Plan for its 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.

*Please note that if there are no fully qualified candidates for the Correctional Officer II position, management may consider trainee candidates. * Trainees must successfully meet all requirements in order to move up to the fully qualified Correctional Officer II 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.

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.
Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Correctional Officer I: High School Diploma/GED from accredited school

Correctional Officer II: High School Diploma/GED from accredited school and one-year experience as Correctional Officer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Correctional Officer III: High School Diploma/GED from accredited school and two-years of experience as a 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.

Associate Degree in any field
Bachelor's Degree in any field
Military experience (no dishonorable discharge, one year of full-time military service is equal to one year of experience)
Probation/Parole Officer (PPO)
Any sworn law enforcement or juvenile detention experience at the federal, state county, or municipal level
Correctional Officer within North Carolina or from another state
County Jailor
Municipal Police Officer
Deputy Sheriff
Detention Officer
Federal Correction Officer
Special Officer (Certified Police Officer) i.e., Hospital Police
Related criminal justice or law enforcement role

***This is not an 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.

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.

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

Effectively communicate with Inmates, staff, and members of the general public.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

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 North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be at least 20 years of age and a citizen of the United States.
2. Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Click HERE for specific certification requirements.
3. Must possess a valid driver's license.
4. 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-214. Applicants in the National Guard must also submit Form NGB-23A.

5. Pass Psychological testing as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and
Training Standards Commission.

6. Pass Physical Examination as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and
Training Standards Commission.

7. 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 Regional Training Facility. Employees shall be scheduled for BCOT during their 2nd week of employment. **

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.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,621.00 - $49,766.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

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