Correctional Housing Unit Manager lll - Granville Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Housing Unit Manager III to oversee operations of an institutional housing unit within a close-custody facility. You will supervise staff, coordinate education, mental health, and disciplinary programs, and help ensure safety and order.

The role requires strong knowledge of prison policies and procedures, report writing skills, and experience with case management or counseling techniques during intake.

Qualifications

• High School or GED and five years of correctional experience, including three years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and coordinate programs and services with custody staff.
• Manage offender programs including education, mental health, administrative and disciplinary segregation and work assignments.
• May chair the facility classification committee and approve unit classifications and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Report writing

Case management

Counseling techniques

Intake interviews

Prison policies

Facility operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification TitleCorrectional Housing Unit Manager III (S)Position Number60063741GradeNC10About UsThe 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 WorkThe individual in this position will report to the Correctional Assistant Superintendent. Work in this class involves managing the operations of an institutional housing unit within a close-custody correctional institution, which may include controlled or restrictive housing, medical or mental health units. Additional projects and/or duties may be assigned to meet business needs.Job Duties Included:- Provide supervision of staff: determine and evaluate program design necessary to meet the needs of the offender population; and coordinate the programs and services with program and custody staff.- Manage the programmatic/operational orientation of offenders which includes education, mental health, administrative and disciplinary segregation and work assignments.- May chair the facility classification committee and are the final approving authority on unit classification and disciplinary committees.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range: $43,267.00 - $75,718.00Candidates 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 experience with report writing.Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques, and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures and/or Facility Operations.The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End DateState 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 LeaveTo be considered for a Correctional Housing Unit Manager III 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 licenseAbout 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.Supplemental Application Information:Application ProcessNCDAC 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.If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.Criminal Justice Certified PositionsIf applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification . 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 licenseEducation Equivalency VerificationThe 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 DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.ADA AccommodationsConsistent 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 ExperienceSome 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, three 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 StatementT he 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.Recruiter:Barbara Lee SnipesEmail:[e-mail]