Correctional Lieutenant lll (Tabor CI)

Adult Correction; Tabor City (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Use

Job summary

Adult Correction in North Carolina seeks a Correctional Lieutenant III to oversee shift operations at Tabor City’s correctional facility. The role reports to the Correctional Captain III and requires strong supervisory skills, knowledge of facility operations, and the ability to conduct investigations and ensure security across posts.

The position offers full-time employment with state benefits and a path toward higher responsibility within the Division of Institutions.

Qualifications

• Supervisory skills in a prison facility.
• Knowledge of facility operations.
• Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures.
• Strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Facility operations

Policies & 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.

Qualifications

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.

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

Job Conditions

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.

Salary Range

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 December1,2026. 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.

Benefits

State Benefits Information: 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 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.
  • 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 Verification

  The 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.

  PREA Requirement

  The NCDAC must adhere to the US Department of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

  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

  High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant

  Two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant III

  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.

  Recruiter

  Recruiter: Rose Mary Cuevas Email: [e-mail]