Correctional Programs Supervisor - (Southern CI)

Adult Correction; Maryland; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex

Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick, and Community Service Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Programs Supervisor to oversee program development, staff supervision, and offender training across facilities. The role emphasizes clear communication, program implementation, and risk management in demanding environments.

The incumbent will supervise staff, conduct crisis interventions, and ensure accurate reporting while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Full-time with state benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field and one year of corrections experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Must meet NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards and pass background checks.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass medical/psychological evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with staff, offenders, and the public in written and verbal form.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff in duties and responsibilities.
• Develop, implement, and manage correctional programs.
• Instruct offenders in safe use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepare reports reflecting information from multiple sources.
• Provide crisis interventions and suicide prevention counseling.
• Operate in various custody settings under stressful conditions and maintain safety.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or criminal justice

Equivalent education/experience combination

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Programs Supervisor (S) Position Number 60068916 Grade NC08

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

Reporting to the Correctional Programs Director I, this position will ensure the effective verbal and written communication with other staff, offenders, and the general public.

• Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavioral data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observations.
• Effectively train, observe, evaluate, and supervise subordinate staff in their duties and responsibilities.
• Developing, implementing, and managing correctional programs.
• Demonstrating and instructing offenders in the proper and safe use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Accurately operating various office machines and preparing written reports and forms which accurately reflect information reviewed from various sources.
• Performing crisis interventions and routine counseling to include suicide prevention.
• Working in all sections of a Close/Medium/Minimum Custody prison facility, working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become physically violent and verbally abusive, and being capable of defending oneself against attacks by violent persons.
• Accounting for supplies and equipment and conducting continuous visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area.
• Monitoring off site programs, which may require operation of a motor vehicle in a safe and secure manner at any time of day and in varying weather and road conditions.

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

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

This position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

State Benefits Information

• 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 NC08. 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 Southern Correctional Institution

Southern Correctional Institution is located in Troy, North Carolina and houses up to 700 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques
• Knowledge of services available to individuals from the community and other public and private programs

Special Qualifications

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

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in corrections or related work; or 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.

PREA Requirement

The NCDAC must adhere to the US Dept. 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.

Veterans and National Guard Preferences

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 DD256 or NGB22, along with the state application.