Correctional Housing Unit Manager lll (Pasquotank CI)

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Housing Unit Manager III (S) at Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City, NC. You will supervise staff, coordinate housing unit programs, and oversee classification and disciplinary actions, reporting to the Correctional Assistant Superintendent.

The role emphasizes program design, education and mental health activities, and collaboration with custody staff to maintain safety and security within a close-custody

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED plus five years correctional experience, three in supervision.
• Experience supervising staff in a prison facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of facility operations, program coordination, and disciplinary processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and determine program designs to meet inmate needs.
• Coordinate programs with custody and program staff.
• Chair the facility classification committee and approve unit classification and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Facility operations knowledge

Report writing

Counseling skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - OperationsJob Classification TitleCorrectional Housing Unit Manager III (S)Position Number60057287GradeNC10About 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 WorkThis position is located at Pasquotank Correctional Institution, Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, NC. 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.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesEmployees supervise staff; determine and evaluate program design necessary to meet the needs of the inmate population; and coordinate the programs and services with program and custody staff. Employees are responsible for the programmatic/operational orientation of inmates which includes education, mental health, administrative and disciplinary segregation and work assignments. Employees may chair the facility classification committee and are the final approving authority on unit classification and disciplinary committees. Employees report to a Correctional Assistant Superintendent. Establishes daily and weekly work schedules of staff to ensure coverage. Schedules and directs staff involved in investigating inmate grievances and administering disciplinary actions. Provides on-the-job training as needed. Establishes standards within the unit. Reviews work of staff through review of use of force and incident reports, grievance investigations, classification actions, daily activity reports, and the case management system.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences:Salary Range: $41,655-72,897Candidates 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.Documented report writing skills.Documented supportive counseling skills.The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End DateThis 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 optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveVisit the State Benefits website for additional informationAbout 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 :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 detailsCertificates and licenses, if applicableEducation 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 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 PreferenceApplicants 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.PREA RequirementThe 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 ProhibitionsADA 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 as 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:Vickie Denise ShawEmail:[e-mail]