Correctional Lieutenant III - Central Prison

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Lieutenant for a correctional facility in Raleigh. This full-time position involves supervising staff, conducting investigations, and ensuring safety protocols in a challenging environment. With a salary range of $43,738 to $76,542, it offers state benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) relevant for the position.
• Supervisory experience in a correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate staff and manage daily operations.
• Conduct investigations and ensure safety protocols.
• Coordinate training for staff and perform facility inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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• This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government.**
  
  

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Correctional Captain III at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position is predominantly responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff and will be assigned to the Transportation section. Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments and inspecting all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post.
• Completing reviews and maintaining employee time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations and administrative forms.
• Insuring that all assigned equipment is operational by providing daily inspection of offenders' living areas, medical, kitchen areas and the facility to identify possible safety hazards and to ensure the operation is running smoothly.
• Identifying training needs and coordinating delivery of training to subordinate staff.
• Conducting investigations, searches of staff, visitors and offenders for contraband and responding to emergency situations as needed.
• Serving as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the facility when his/her rotation is working in the absence of the Correctional Captain.
  
  

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state pay plan which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range will be $43,738 - $76,542.

Note To Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC11 (Salary Range: $43,738 - $76,542). 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 Central Prison

Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers.

While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry, or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors, and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or other worship services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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