Correctional Captain III

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NC Flex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Agency Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Captain III at Maury Correctional Institution in Hookerton, NC. This role supervises inmates and staff, interprets management orders, and ensures security and discipline across the facility.

The position involves training staff, reporting on inmate behavior, and coordinating incidents to maintain order. Candidates must meet criminal justice certification and citizenship requirements, with state benefits supporting long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Criminal justice certification required; U.S. citizenship required.
• Education/experience equivalency may qualify you per the guide.
• Experience supervising in a prison facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Correctional Lieutenant III’s and oversee duties within the facility.
• Disseminate and interpret rules, regulations and orders from prison management.
• Conduct inspections of housing units and posts to ensure discipline and effective assignments.
• Organize and conduct training programs for employees.
• Prepare inmate reports for the classification committee and ensure accurate records.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Facility operations

Prisons policy

Report writing

Job description

Agency Adult Correction

Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title Correctional Captain III (S)

Position Number 60060950

Grade NC13

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

The Correctional Captain III position is located at Maury Correctional Institution in Hookerton, NC which houses approximately 1504 offenders.

Disseminates and interpret rules, regulations and orders from prison management. Conducts frequent inspections of housing units and other buildings, grounds, and posts to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is maintained, and that assignments are being carried out effectively and supervise Correctional Lieutenant III’s. Implements disciplinary measures with inmates and employees on infractions of rules; investigates complaints of inmates and makes reports of such actions to higher level officials. Works to prevent or resolve disorders such as assaults, riots, fires, and escapes. Prepares reports on inmates pertaining to their behavior, attitudes, and work records for use on the inmate classification committee. Organizes and conducts training programs for employees. Perform other duties as required. Employees may serve as the Officer-in-Charge. Candidates must meet the requirements for criminal justice certification, including U.S. Citizenship.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Salary Grade: $50,088-$87,654

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

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. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Document supervisory skills in a prison facility.
• Knowledge of facility operations.
• Knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures.
• Documented report writing skills.

State Benefits Information

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

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

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

To be considered for a Correctional Captain III position,

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