Correctional Housing Unit Manager l - (Southern CI)

Adult Correction; Maryland; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community**

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Housing Unit Manager I to oversee the operations of an institutional housing unit within a close-custody facility. Reporting to the Unit Manager III, you will supervise custody staff and coordinate with program staff to support offender progress and safety.

This full‑time role requires supervisory experience, compliance with criminal justice standards, successful background checks, drug screening, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Must meet Criminal Justice Standards (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening
• Complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Monitor unit case management system and provide individual counseling
• Coordinate with program staff and supervise custody staff
• Serve on Institution Classification Committees
• Assist supervisor with training and scheduling
• Review staff work through incident reports and classifications
• Assign work to subordinates per SOPs
• Review housing inspections and disciplinary investigations
• Counsel staff and issue warnings as needed

Skills

Supervisory skills

Facility operations

Policy & procedures

Report writing

Counseling skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

4 years correctional experience (supervisory)

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Housing Unit Manager I (S) Position Number 60068918 Grade NC07

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

Reporting to a Correctional Housing Unit Manager III, this position is responsible for managing the operations of an institutional housing unit within a close-custody correctional facility. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitoring of the unit case management system which entails providing individual counseling, participating in group sessions, and maintaining reports related to an offender’s progress.
• Coordinating with program staff, supervising custody staff, and in the absence of the supervisor, assuming responsibility for the management of the unit.
• Serving on Institution Classification Committees.
• Assisting the supervisor with training, scheduling, and adjusting work schedules.
• Reviewing the work of staff through use of force and incident reports, grievance investigations, classification actions, daily activity reports, and the case management system.
• Assigning work to subordinates utilizing standard operating procedures.
• Reviewing housing inspections performed by custody staff and disciplinary investigations.
• Counseling staff as needed and giving oral and first written warnings.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

This is a RE-POST of position 60068918. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do NOT need to re-apply.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Supervisory skills in a prison facility
• Knowledge of facility operations
• Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures
• Report writing skills
• Supportive counseling skills

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 I 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.

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
• NCFlex
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC07. 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.

About Southern Correctional Institution:

Southern Correctional Institution is located in Troy, North Carolina and houses up to 700 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility.

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 DD256 or NGB22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement:

The NCDAC must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the 'National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.'

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.

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 four years of correctional experience, one of which must have been at the supervisory level Or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.