Administrative Specialist I (Sampson CI)

Adult Correction; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex

Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Adult Correction Division, Sampson Correctional Institution in Clinton, NC, seeks an Administrative Specialist I (S) to provide clerical support to the Warden and facility staff. The role includes answering phones, handling inquiries, and preparing reports in a busy office environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with two years of related admin experience, plus proficiency in Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of administrative experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephones for the facility.
• Handling inquiries both orally and in writing.
• Completing monthly facility reports.
• Multi-tasking in a high-volume office with interruptions.
• Gathering data and compiling into reports or spreadsheets.
• Assisting and welcoming all incoming visitors.

Skills

Clerical/secretarial experience

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number: 60072109 Grade: NC08

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission.

Description of Work

Reporting to the Warden, this position will provide secratarial/clerical support to the facility Warden.

• Answering telephones for the facility
• Handling inquiries both orally and written
• Completing monthly facility reports
• Multi-tasking and working with many interruptions in high-volume office setting with the ability to assist staff at all times.
• Gathering data and compiling same in report/spreadsheet format
• Assisting and welcoming all incoming visitors

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

This job posting will close at 11:59pm, the night before the end date listed above. This is an anticipated vacancy. Position 60072109 is expected to be available September 1, 2026.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Preferred Skills

• Clerical and/or secretarial experience
• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Microsoft Word

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

State Benefits Information

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is NC08. 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.

About the Division of Institutions

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

About Sampson Correctional Institution

Sampson Correctional Institution is located in Clinton, North Carolina and houses up to 462 male offenders in a medium and minimum custody facility.

Minimum Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience Or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

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