Institution Classifications Coordinator - (Scotland CI)

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Program Coordinator II (NS) at Scotland Correctional Institution in Laurinburg to supervise classifications services. This role chairs the Facility Classification Committee and oversees offender job/program assignments, transfers, and records.

You will train staff, prepare materials for hearings, assign Case Managers, and monitor the classification process to ensure custody and control reviews are conducted accurately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience.
• Experience with offender classification and correctional programs.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Chair the Facility Classification Committee and supervise offender job/program assignments, transfers, and records.
• Train institution staff on classification issues.
• Prepare presentations for the Director’s Classification Committee hearings.
• Assign Case Managers and periodically audit the facility’s case management operations.
• Supervise the classification process regarding custody and control status reviews.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Correctional Programs Director I.

Skills

Prison policies

Offender classification

Correctional programs

Policy interpretation

Records management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Records management system

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Program Coordinator II (NS)

Position Number

60059441

Grade

NC10

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 directly to the Associate Warden for Programs, this position is responsible for supervision of classifications services at a correctional facility housing over 1,756 offenders. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serving as chairperson of the Facility Classification Committee, supervisor of offender job and program assignments, supervisor of transfer operations, and supervisor of the records office.


• Training institution staff on classification issues.


• Coordinating and preparing presentations for the Director’s Classification Committee hearings.


• Assigning Case Managers to offenders and periodic audits of the Facility’s case management operations.


• Providing supervision of the classification process regarding custody and control status reviews.


• Performing other duties as delegated by the Correctional Programs Director I.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Experience with Prisons’ policies and procedures, offender classification, and correctional programs.


• Experience interpreting policies, procedures, and laws pertaining to the offender classification system.

Salary Range: $43,267 - $75,718

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

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

This is a RE-POST of position 60059441. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do NOT need to re-apply.

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.

Please be sure to provide a working telephone number and/or e‑mail address with your application for any interview requests you may receive.

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:

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 NC10. 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 Scotland Correctional Institution

Scotland Correctional Institution is located in Laurinburg, North Carolina and houses up to 1,800 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. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.


• 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.\" Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NCDAC: 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

Bachelor’s degree from appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience related to the area of assignment

Or

An equivalent combination of training 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.