Job description

***Hiring Event at Granville CI (1001 Veazy Road, Butner, NC 27509) on 3/21/2023 9am to 2pm and is for multiple vacancies for Correctional Officer III positions***

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

***This posting is for marketing purpose only***

USE THIS SITE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/3864087/correctional-officer-ii-iii-granville-county

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. Duties of this position 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.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE:
Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Click HERE to view NCDPS Personal Appearance Policy. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy. Click HERE to view NCDPS Correctional Officer Video.

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.

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 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:

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

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma/GED from an accredited school and one-year 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 III 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 20 years of age and a citizen of the United States.
• Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Click HERE for specific certification requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Pass Psychological testing as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Pass Physical Examination as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• 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.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,598.00 - $57,493.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Butner, NC 27509: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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