Correctional Officer III (Long Term Care Unit) - Central Prison

Company:  State of North Carolina
Location: Wilmington
Closing Date: 19/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $40,348.00 - $52,503.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 24-00383
Department: Adult Correction
Division: Secretary's Office
Opening Date: 10/14/2024
Closing Date: 10/28/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Correctional Officer III (LTCU)
Position Number: 65035045
Section: DAC / Institutions - Central Prison
Work Location: Raleigh, Wake County
Salary Grade: CR 07
Description of Work
NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $10,000 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.
ALSO 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 new Step 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 vacancy announcement is to fill two (2) positions. Applicants applying for position number 65035045will also be considered for position number 65034964.***
**This is a REPOST. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.**
Correctional Officer III's are responsible for ensuring the care, custody, and control of offenders and report to a Correctional Sergeant III. 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 p ermanent full-time position withState Benefits
PERSONAL APPEARANCE:
Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Click HERE to view NCDAC Personal Appearance Policy. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy. Click HERE to view NCDAC 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.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for Correctional Officer III is CR07 . 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 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.)
**CO III Trainee Appointments may be accepted at a lower salary rate. Once the experience has been met, the salary will be appropriately adjusted.***
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 in the work experience section of the application that they possess ALL of the following:
  1. Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the general public.
Management Preferences :
  1. Experience working in a hospital/medical setting.

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 for details.
Correctional Officer III : High School Diploma/GED certificate 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.
  • 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
Supplemental and Contact Information
Come Join Us To Make A Difference!
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) 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 Institutions with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff in state prisons 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 is one of the divisions in DAC andemploys a variety of 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 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 . 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 DD-256 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:
  • 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:
  • Per , 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 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 Celeste Robinson by phone at 919-582-6116 or by email at
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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By entering your cell phone number below you are agreeing to receive updates on your application by text message. To decline text messages, please leave the space below blank and all communication will be via email or telephone.
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Are you currently a Correctional Officer (CO) working for the NC Department of Adult Correction?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Have you ever been employed as a Correctional Officer (CO) for the NC Department of Adult Correction?
  • Yes
  • No

04
If you were previously employed as a North Carolina Correctional Officer (CO), list the prison(s) you worked in and year(s) of employment. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
05
If you have held, or currently hold a position that requires Criminal Justice certification such as a law enforcement, police or sheriff's standards organization, has your certification ever been reviewed or revoked for any reason up to and including dismissal?
  • Yes
  • No

06
To be eligible for Criminal Justice certification, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or Naturalized U.S. citizen. Are you a U.S. citizen by birth or Naturalized U.S. citizen?
  • Yes
  • No

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Minimum age to be eligible for this position is 20 years of age. Are you 20 years old or older as of today?
  • Yes
  • No

08
Please provide your date of birth:
09
Do you have a valid Driver's License? If so, please provide your driver's license number and the State in which issued (Needed for background purposes for Criminal Justice certification).
10
List all names by which you have been known. List all nickname(s), alias(es), adopted name(s), married name(s), maiden name(s), divorced name(s), legal name changes etc. you have used. If you have used only one name, indicate that name below.
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Does your name include a suffix?
  • No
  • Jr.
  • Sr.
  • Other

12
List all states and foreign countries you have lived in, worked in, or attended school in since the age of 18.
13
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
  • Less than High School
  • High School diploma or GED certificate
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher

14
Please list the name of the school/institution/home school attended in which you received your High School diploma/GED certificate.
15
Please enter the city and state of the school you listed above.
16
Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
  • Yes
  • No

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If you answered "YES" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "NO", please answer this question with N/A.
18
Have you ever been sentenced to community service?
  • Yes
  • No

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Have you ever been sentenced to probation?
  • Yes
  • No

20
Have you ever been sentenced to jail or prison?
  • Yes
  • No

21
Have you ever served in any of the following armed services? (Check all that apply)
  • Army
  • Navy
  • Marines
  • Air Force
  • National Guard
  • Coast Guard
  • None

22
Are you currently transitioning out of active military service? Please indicate time frame for discharge.
  • YES: 0 - 90 days
  • YES: 91 - 120 days
  • YES: 121 or more days
  • NO: Not Applicable

23
What is your end of terminal leave date? If not applicable, put N/A.
24
Do you have a military discharge from a branch of the armed forces? If you have served in the military you must submit a DD-214 as part of the background investigation process for a Correctional Officer. Attach your DD-214 to your application.
  • No, I have not been in the military
  • Honorable Discharge
  • General Discharge
  • Bad Conduct Discharge
  • Dishonorable Discharge
  • I am currently in Guard/Reserves (NOTE: If you are or were in the National Guard, you must also attach Form NGB23A to your application)

25
While in the military were you ever arrested? Or did you ever receive any disciplinary action?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable

26
While in the military did you ever receive a military court martial?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable

27
Do you understand that as a Correctional Officer you must work rotating, fixed or split shifts that will include days, nights, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime as required?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you understand once hired as a Correctional Officer, you will be required to attend four weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) (NOTE: this training will begin during your second week of employment) which will require you to stay overnight at a training facility, with weekends at home?
  • Yes
  • No

29
Referral Bonus Policy - Did a current Department of Adult Correction employee(s) meeting the Employee Referral Bonus Pilot Program Policy eligibility criteria refer you to this position? (Note: Some but not all examples making the referring employee ineligible are: 1) immediate family members, 2) direct or indirect involvement in the hiring or selection process including those in human resources and those that supervise human resources, 3) involvement in hiring events, 4) in the hiring chain and 5) temporary employment.)
  • Yes
  • No

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Referral Bonus Policy - Referred candidates may only list state employees directly responsible for their choice to apply for the position. Please provide the following information on the referring employee(s): 1) Full Name, 2) Job Title, 3) Work Unit/Facility, 4) Cell Phone Number, and 5) Email Address.
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Referral Bonus Policy - Have you been employed with the Department of Adult Correction as a permanent, time-limited, or temporary employee within the last 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No

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Referral Bonus Policy - Have you applied for a position within the Department of Adult Correction within the last 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No

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In accordance with NC law, it is mandatory to screen applications by both "Minimum Education and Experience" AND "Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities" found on NC State Government job postings. Have you answered these questions fully and to the best of your ability?
  • Yes
  • No

34
Have you reviewed your application for education completed? Approximately 30% of applicants get screened out for lack of qualifying education. Specifically, have you ensured your High School/GED certificate is on your application in the Education Section?
  • Yes
  • No

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To be considered for this position, you must clearly show within the body of the application how you meet the state mandated minimum education and experience requirements for this vacancy. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired, including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses).
  • Yes
  • No

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