Release Specialist

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking an Administrative Specialist I (S) to manage daily offender release approvals and ensure accurate processing in line with court orders and policy. The role involves QA checks and close coordination with internal teams to reconcile documentation.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED and two years of related administrative experience, with knowledge of OPUS and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of related administrative experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Knowledge of NCDAC policies, procedures and protocols handling confidential records.
• Experience entering and retrieving data in confidential records systems.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and approve offender release dates per court orders and policies.
• Coordinate priority release approvals with the Auditing Section and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct quality checks on detainers, charges, sentences, and disposition comments.
• Maintain accurate records, ensure timely processing, and support compliance with standards.
• Perform data merging and record expunctions related to offender records.

Skills

OPUS knowledge

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Administrative experience

Confidential records policies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OPUS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Agency Adult Correction

Division COO - Organizational Performance

Job Classification Title Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number 60056237

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 The Release Specialist is responsible for managing daily and monthly offender release approvals, ensuring all release dates are processed accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with NC Department of Adult Correction policies. This role reviews and approves release dates according to court orders, conducts quality assurance checks, and coordinates closely with internal teams to verify documentation, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate records. The position also supports operational tasks such as data merging and record expunctions while staying current on policy and regulatory changes affecting release processes.

Job Duties

• Review, verify, and approve offender release dates in accordance with court orders and departmental policies.
• Coordinate priority release approvals with the Auditing Section and resolve discrepancies through communication with prison unit staff.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on detainers, pending charges, sentences, and disposition comments to ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintain accurate records, ensure timely processing, and support compliance with legal standards and internal quality controls.
• Perform operational tasks including data merging and record expunctions related to offender records.

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679 NC-08

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:

• Working knowledge of the Offender Population Unified System (OPUS) a minimun of 2 years experience.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data of confidential records using various forms of database applications.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a minimum of 1 year Administrative experience.
• Knowledge of NCDAC policies, procedures and protocols handling confidential records.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

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.

The Combined Records section is responsible for the development and maintenance of offender records and the calculation of sentences for all offenders who are incarcerated in the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction facilities. The staff at Combined Records obtain information from a variety of sources, including the courts, the Post-Release Supervision/Parole Commission, the North Carolina Department of Justice, the Attorney General's Office, and federal, state, and county law enforcement agencies. The section also provides auxiliary services to the Post-Release Supervision/Parole Commission, Community Supervision, and the Extradition Office.

Supplemental Application Information

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 aDD-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 NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. 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 NC Dept. of Adult Correction: 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 diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience

OR

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.