Correctional Admissions Technician-Piedmont Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Admissions Technician to manage intake, initial assessment, and record-keeping for newly sentenced individuals. The role involves data entry into DAC systems, case review, and explaining facility policies to inmates.

The position offers a full-time schedule with a strong benefits package, including health and retirement plans. Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED, plus related experience.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required; one year of related experience preferred.
• Documented knowledge of interviewing techniques is desirable.
• Data entry and record-keeping experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle intake and initial assessment of newly sentenced individuals.
• Enter data into the department systems and maintain records.
• Perform case review and orientation on prison policies.
• Explain offender terms and facility procedures to new arrivals.
• Maintain organized record management and provide counseling/safety information.

Skills

Intake procedures

Data entry

Interview techniques

Education

High school or GED

One year correctional or human services experience

Job description

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification TitleCorrectional Admissions Technician (S)Position Number60068311GradeNC02About UsThe 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. We have a mission that matters!Description of WorkSalary Range- $31,200-$49,340 Salary Grade: NC02This is a position at Piedmont Correctional Institution located in Salisbury, N.C. (Rowan County), which is a Medium male prison facility housing 800 inmates.Correctional Admissions Technician is responsible for the intake, initial assessment, and record-keeping of newly sentenced individuals entering the state prison system. Position will report to the Correctional Senior Case Analyst.Key Duties:1.Intake & Data Entry2.Entering data into the NC Department of Adult Correction (DAC) systems.3.Case Review and analysis4.Orientation Explaining prison policies, the terms of the offender's sentence, and facility procedures to new arrivals.5.Record Management6.Counseling & SafetyKnowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesKnowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesCandidates 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.Documented knowledge of the techniques of interviewing.***THIS IS AN ANTICIPAED VACANCY...POSITION WILL BE AVAILABLE 10/12/26***The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date.Work ScheduleThis is a full-time position (40 hours per weekCompensation and Benefits:The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.Visit the website for State BenefitsNote to Current State Employees: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.Supplemental Contact InformationNCDAC 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.For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website .Application ProcessBe sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application to support your answers.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted·Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.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) (Download PDF reader) .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. The hiring process may take several weeks.Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.Veterans’ and National Guard PreferenceApplicants 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.ADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.EEO StatementThe 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.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of correctional or human services experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementT he 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.Recruiter:Kathy Williams FoxEmail:[e-mail]