CORRECTIONAL ADMISSIONS TECHNICIAN Piedmont Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Correctional Admissions Technician for the Piedmont Correctional Institution to manage the intake process of inmates. This full-time role involves gathering and recording essential socio-economic data, as well as assisting individuals with orientation to the prison system. Candidates must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant human services or correctional experience. This position offers competitive salary within the state pay range and comprehensive state benefits.

Benefits

State Benefits

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of correctional or human services experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle initial interviewing and processing of inmates.
• Gather socioeconomic information and maintain inmate records.
• Provide general orientation to prison processes.

Skills

Knowledge of computers

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Human Services experience

Correctional experience

Education

High school or GED

Job description

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Description of Work

This is a position at Piedmont Correctional Institution located in Salisbury, N.C. (Rowan County), which is a Medium male prison facility housing 800 inmates.

Employees in this class handle the initial interviewing and processing of those persons entering the prison system. Employees are located at a Diagnostic Center in the prison facility where the inmates are processed. Work primarily involves gathering socioeconomic information, education, substance abuse history, explaining terms of the sentence, and providing general orientation to prison processes and procedures. Work also includes recording data, and maintaining all inmate records.

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

• Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job. ***
  
  

Note To Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC02. 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.

“As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state’s pay plans which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range(s) will be $31,200-$49,340.”

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 the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

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

• Documented knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs i.e.: Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook.
• Documented Human Services or Correctional experience.
  
  

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 Oshr.nc.gov/experience-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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Come Join Us To Make A Difference!

Department of Adult Correction 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 State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff 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 employs over 19,000 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. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. 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 DD256 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: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• 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.
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, 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 FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). 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 Kathy Fox at 828-757-5738.

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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In order to receive credit for 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 d 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. (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education-including high school, Work experience-each position should be listed separately, Certificates, Licenses, Skills, and Additional Information

• Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.
  
  

02

Are you currently employed with the NC Department of Adult Correction/NC State?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

What is your highest level of education COMPLETED? If a college degree please list your major(s)

04

How many years of Human Services or Corrections experience do you possess?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-4 years
• 4-10 or more years
• No Human Services/Corrections Officer experience
  
  

05

What best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Word?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• No skill level
  
  

06

What best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• No skill level
  
  

07

What other Microsoft Programs do you use and your proficiency with those? (eg: Outlook - Advanced or PowerPoint-Basic)

08

Describe your Correctional or Human Services experience in detail.

09

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the job for which you are applying.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

If you answer "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 offense

11

If selected for this position, the salary range offered will be within the posted salary range of $31,200 -$49,340. Are you willing to accept a salary in this range: Answering 'No" to this question will result in your application being withdrawn from further consideration.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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