Lead Correctional Officer I - Orange Correctional Center

NC Department of Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Lead Correctional Officer I for the Orange Correctional Center. This full-time role involves supervising offenders and staff, ensuring safety and security within the facility. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and be eligible for certification. The position requires shifts including weekends and holidays, offering a starting salary between $37,621 and $48,953 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring care, custody, and control of offenders.
• Performing security duties to prevent escape and disorder.
• Supervising offender work details and staff.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Correctional Officer I - Orange Correctional Center

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This position is located at Orange Correctional Center in Hillsborough, NC, a male minimum custody facility. Reporting to the Correctional Sergeant I, this role involves supervising offenders and staff. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the care, custody, and control of offenders.
• Touring assigned areas which require periodically climbing stairs.
• Observing offender activity in person and via monitors.
• Identifying offenders with behavioral or medical issues for safety measures.
• Performing security duties to prevent escape, disorder, and harm.
• Searching offenders, visitors, cells, and areas for contraband.
• Monitoring and regulating movements within the facility.
• Maintaining records of offender counts and assignments.
• Escorting offenders as needed.
• Using and maintaining keys and equipment.
• Supervising offender work details and staff.
• Providing custody supervision in restrictive housing areas.
• Enforcing safety, health, and security rules.

This is a repost; previous applicants are still under consideration. This internal posting is only for current NC Department of Adult Correction employees and eligible RIF candidates. It is a full-time position with benefits, requiring shifts including weekends and holidays.

Starting salary ranges from $37,621 to $48,953, effective January 1, 2025, with adjustments for experience and qualifications. Applicants must meet minimum education and experience requirements, including high school diploma or GED, and be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

The department is committed to equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations. For more information on applying or qualifications, visit the provided links or contact the specified personnel.