Correctional Housing Unit Manager ll - (Scotland CI)

Adult Correction; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community/Sen

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Housing Unit Manager II to oversee the total operation of a close custody institutional housing unit within a prison facility. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating programs, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Your duties include offender orientation, unit classification decisions, and alignment with departmental procedures while supporting safety and rehabilitative goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and five years of correctional experience, two years of supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable as a qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and coordinate programs and services within a prison facility.
• Conduct offender orientation covering administration, discipline, education, health, operations, and work.
• Approve unit classifications and disciplinary actions in line with policy.
• Work in accordance with departmental regulations and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Facility operations knowledge

Prisons policy & procedures

Report writing skills

Supportive counseling skills

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 65010419 Grade NC08

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 the Correctional Associate Warden III, this position manages the total operation of a close custody institutional housing unit within a minimum/medium/close custody prison facility.

• Supervising staff, determining and evaluating program design necessary to meet the needs of the offender population, and coordinating programs and services with program and custody staff.
• Performing orientation with offenders which includes administration, disciplinary segregation, education, mental health, operations, programs, and work assignments.
• Final approval of authority on unit classification and disciplinary committees.
• Working in accordance with departmental regulations and established procedures.

Salary Range

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

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

This is a RE-POST of position 65010419.

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:

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

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

• 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 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.

About Scotland Correctional Institution: Scotland Correctional Institution is located in Laurinburg, North Carolina and houses up to 1,800 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility.

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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.

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.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.