Correctional Lieutenant lll (Tabor CI)

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Srv

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Adult Correction in North Carolina seeks a Correctional Lieutenant III (S) to supervise staff, enforce post assignments, and oversee security operations within a state prison facility. The role requires certification eligibility and involves leading investigations, training, and ensuring proper administrative procedures are followed.

The position is full-time with rotating shifts, offering state benefits and opportunities to contribute to safety and rehabilitation programs within the Division of

Qualifications

• Supervisory skills in a prison facility.
• Knowledge of facility operations.
• Knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures.
• Report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for subordinate staff, conduct shift line-up, assign posts, and inspect personnel readiness.
• Conduct investigations and perform searches of persons, places, and objects.
• Complete and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, and evaluations.
• Conduct facility and grounds security inspections.
• Monitor posts to ensure alertness, discipline, and proper execution of duties.
• Perform rescue functions including CPR, first aid, and use of firefighting equipment.
• Identify training needs and coordinate delivery of training to staff.
• Account for persons and funds; ensure equipment is operational.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Facility operations knowledge

Prisons policy and procedures

Report writing

Job description

Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Correctional Lieutenant III (S)
Position Number
60091077
Grade
NC11

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

Works closely with and reports directly to the Correctional Captain III. Job responsibilities include; but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing supervision for subordinate staff, 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.
• Conducting investigations and performing searches of persons, places, and objects.
• Completing, reviewing, and maintaining time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
• Conducting facility and grounds security inspections.
• Monitoring posts to ascertain that officers are alert, discipline is being maintained, and assignments are carried out properly.
• Performing rescue functions to include CPR, basic first aid, physically removing people from dangerous areas, and using fire-fighting equipment to include fire hoses, extinguishers, and breathing apparatus.
• Identifying training needs and coordinating delivery of training to subordinate staff.
• Accounting for persons and funds; and ensuring that all equipment is operational.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $45,431- $79,504

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

This is an anticipated vacancy. Position 60091077 is expected to be available December 1, 2026.

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.

Necessary Special Qualifications

MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

To be considered for a Correctional Lieutenant 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 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 working rotating shifts with State Benefits

This is a full-time position working rotating shifts with State Benefits.

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 NC11 . 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 Tabor Correctional Institution

Tabor Correctional Institution is located in Tabor City, North Carolina and houses up to 1,752 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