Correctional Housing Unit Manager II

State of North Carolina; Castoria (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community 서비스

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction at Eastern Correctional Institution seeks a Correctional Housing Unit Manager II (S) to lead the housing unit in the absence of the CHUM III and supervise correctional sergeants. The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, and safety in a medium/close custody setting.

Applicants must meet criminal justice standards, pass background checks, drug screening, medical and psychological evaluations, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and staff supervision experience in a corrections setting.
• Ability to implement standard operating procedures and maintain security.
• Good communication and emergency response skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housing unit operations in the absence of the CHUM III.
• Lead and guide staff to ensure safety and policy compliance.
• Coordinate shift schedules and ensure proper inspections and drills.
• Prepare reports and participate in institutional committees.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Supervision

Operations Procedures

Safety Compliance

Emergency Response

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Housing Unit Manager II (S)

Position Number

60057216

Grade

NC08

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 Housing Unit II position is located at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maury NC, which houses approximately 477 medium or close custody male offenders. This position provides direct support to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager III and assumes responsibility for the overall management of the correctional housing unit in the absence of the Correctional
Housing Unit Manager III. This position is responsible for first line supervision of Correctional Sergeants.

This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assuming responsibility for the overall management of the correctional housing unit in the absence of the CHUM III.
2. Providing leadership and guidance to subordinate staff and ensures staff are alert, properly trained, informed and prepared to
   perform their job responsibilities under a variety of conditions.
3. Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing standard operational procedures and ensuring rules and
   regulations are followed according to policy.
4. Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards
   relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.
5. Communicating effective instruction/direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies situations.
6. Responding to emergency situations such as: distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders.
7. Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.
8. Investigating and taking action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
9. Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.
10. Serving on a variety of institutional committees as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

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

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.

Necessary Special Qualifications :

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

To be considered for a Correctional Housing Unit Manager II position, 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

Required Adverse Weather Reporting** :**

This position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Note to Current State Employees :

The salary grade for this position is NC08. 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.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of correctional experience, two of which must have been at the supervisory 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.

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 as indicated below.

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.

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4Form(Certificateof 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.