Correctional Associate Warden

Adult Correction; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Adult Correction is seeking an Associate Warden for Programs at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh. The role oversees program services, including case management, chaplaincy, treatment, education, and transitional services, reporting to the Correctional Deputy Prison Warden.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with two years of supervisory or management experience in correctional programs, plus eligibility for state certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two years of supervisory or management level experience in correctional programs.
• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302) and pass background checks.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for program services across custody and offender programs.
• Direct offender classification processes ensuring timely, accurate decisions.
• Coordinate staff training, budget planning, and compliance with department policies.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Data synthesis

Correctional programs knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree + supervisory exp.

Job description

Title

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Asst Supt for Programs II (NS) Position Number 60066584

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. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position manages the program services at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh, NC (Wake County). The Associate Warden for Programs oversees the program sections, which provides a large variety of program services to the offender population, including case management, chaplaincy services, treatment and rehabilitation programs, vocational and educational training, volunteer programs, and transitional services. In addition, this position also is responsible for establishing operating procedures and standards for all program services. This position also is responsible for ongoing training for staff in areas under his/her supervision. The Associate Warden for Programs participates as a member of the Executive Management Team for planning, development and management of the facility. This position will report to the Correctional Deputy Prison Warden.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Warden of Programs provides leadership and oversight for a wide range of facility programs including classification, chaplaincy, recreation, transitional services, work assignments, prison life initiatives, healthcare, mental health services, evidence based interventions, and educational opportunities. The position supervises both direct and indirect staff, manages recruitment and performance processes, coordinates resources, ensures compliance with all departmental manuals and policies, and evaluates program effectiveness. This role maintains structured offender schedules, oversees daily and special activities, ensures proper implementation of programming and evidence-based practices, and conducts audits and inspections to maintain operational standards.

In addition to overseeing programming, the position directs offender classification processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy compliant decisions related to custody levels, transfers, restrictions, and special reviews. The role supports facility operations by preparing reports, responding to inquiries from offenders, families, attorneys, agencies, and the public, coordinating communication among staff, resolving program related concerns, and contributing to budget planning. The position serves as a resource to internal and external stakeholders and consistently maintains professionalism, sound judgment, and effective communication to support safe, compliant, and productive facility operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00

Applicants 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. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience applying departmental policies and procedures, with working knowledge of correctional programs and offender rehabilitation strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting assessment results and psychological factors related to offender behavior, classification, and program needs.
• Demonstrated experience in synthesizing data and applying knowledge of complex correctional operations to make accurate, defensible offender classification and program decisions.

Management Preference: Experience working as a Correctional Program Director or higher.

Compensation and Benefits

State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

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: Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of supervisory or management level experience in correctional programs; 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.

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.

Location

North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, Raleigh, NC (Wake County).

Additional Information

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.