Correctional Officer I

Adult Correction; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking officers responsible for custody and supervision of inmates in minimum-custody facilities. Officers patrol posts, ensuring care, custody and control in line with department procedures. Some assignments may require armed escort to higher custody programs.

Typically, officers report to a Correctional Sergeant I and supervise inmates to maintain safety and security within the facility environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma or equivalent experience.
• Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Custody and supervision of inmates assigned to minimum-custody facilities.
• Patrol posts to ensure care, custody and control of inmates according to department policies.
• Supervise inmates on various assignments; may be armed when escorting inmates to programs or higher custody settings.

Skills

Observation skills

Record keeping

First aid / emergency response

Self-defense / restraint techniques

Firearms handling

Effective communication

Decision making under pressure

Counseling inmates

Written communication

Unarmed patrol duties

Education

High School or GED

Certification eligibility (CJET Commission)

Job description

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

Employees are accountable for the custody and supervision of inmates assigned to minimum-custody facilities. Employees patrol a variety of posts ensuring the care, custody and control of inmates in accordance with department policies and procedures. Assigned posts may include gatehouse, yard, canteen, warehouse, clothes house or housing unit. Inmates have greater movement within the facility requiring strong observation skills. Employees may supervise inmates away from the prison facility for specific jobs. Typically, officers on these assignments are not armed. However, when escorting inmates to certain programs, appointments or a higher custody level, the officer may be armed. The minimumcustody correctional officer typically reports to a Correctional Sergeant I and supervise the less violent and more compliant inmates.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Working knowledge of basic criminal attitudes and behavior patterns of persons in custody and factors underlying criminal behavior.
• Working knowledge of various policies and procedures associated with the control and management of inmates.
• Working knowledge of basic record keeping.
• Working knowledge of first aid and emergency medical practices and procedures.
• Skill in the use of unarmed self-defense tactics, batons and emergency equipment.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and proper restraint methods and techniques.
• Ability to make quick, effective and reasonable decisions in emergencies and take appropriate action.
• Ability to effectively counsel and work with inmates in a variety of assignments and custody settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and maintain clear concise and comprehensive records and reports.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma 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 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.