Correctional Associate Warden

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Ser

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction, based in the Eastern Region Office in Greenville, NC, seeks a Corrections Associate Supt II to oversee security operations within the region and coordinate with facilities throughout the area.

Requires supervision experience, knowledge of prison policies, and the ability to manage inmate custody-related duties. Internal posting; benefits include state health, retirement plans, and leave options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years supervisory or administrative experience in corrections.
• Or high school/GED with four years experience at Correctional Lieutenant level.
• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the region’s tactical officer and PREA Compliance Manager.
• Coordinate with external inspectors, follow up on corrective actions, and ensure completion of required measures.
• Review correspondence and inquiries from offenders and offender family members.
• Review all death incident reports and PREA incident documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as the Region Safety Compliance Officer.
• Conduct investigations as assigned by the Region Director.
• Supervise inmate workers assigned to the Region Office.

Skills

Supervision techniques

Facility operations

Prisons policies

Inmate custody rules

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Asst Supt II (NS) Position Number 60063673 Grade NC14

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. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at the Eastern Region Office in Greenville, Pitt County, NC.

Position Summary: This role provides security support to the Region Operations Manager and is responsible for operational duties within an assigned geographic area. The position includes frequent interaction with all facilities throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the region’s tactical officer and PREA Compliance Manager.
• Accompany external agency inspectors, coordinate follow-up actions, and ensure completion of any required corrective measures.
• Review and respond to correspondence and inquiries from offenders and offender family members.
• Review all death incident reports and PREA incident documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as the Region Safety Compliance Officer.
• Conduct investigations as assigned by the Region Director.
• Supervise inmate workers assigned to the Region Office.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00

Internal Posting - This is an Internal Posting open only for current North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Employees, and eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates from North Carolina State Government, or current temporary employees. 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 Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience using effective supervision and management techniques
• Experience working with or overseeing facility operations
• Demonstrated familiarity with Prisons policies and procedures
• Experience applying rules and regulations related to inmate custody and treatment

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date.

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.

Compensation and 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 State Benefits for additional information.

CJ ROLE

To be considered for a Correctional Associate Warden position, ALL applicants must:

Requirements

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

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.

ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Education Equivalency Verification

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.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• 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 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.

PREA Requirement

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.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of supervisory, administrative or consultative experience in corrections or related work; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience at or above the Correctional Lieutenant level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

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.

About North Carolina State Government

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.