Correctional Housing Unit Manager l - (Southern CI)

State of North Carolina; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Sev

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Housing Unit Manager I to oversee operations of a close-custody housing unit. The role includes counseling offenders, coordinating with staff, and ensuring compliance with facility procedures and safety rules.

Reporting to a higher-level manager, you will lead a team, manage schedules, and participate in classification processes, while maintaining detailed records and upholding professional standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a prison facility.
• Knowledge of facility operations and prison policies.
• Experience with report writing and documentation.
• Strong counseling and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate with program staff and custody staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor unit case management system and provide counseling and group sessions.
• Coordinate with program staff and supervise custody staff.
• Serve on Institution Classification Committees and assist with training and scheduling.
• Review staff performance via reports, investigations, and case management.</br>Utilize SOPs to assign work and manage housing inspections.

Skills

Supervisory

Facility operations

Policy procedures

Report writing

Counseling support

Education

High School diploma or GED + 4 yrs correctional exp

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.

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:

• 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.

Supplemental Application Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification

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.

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.

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.” Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NCDAC: 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.