Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About us
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest organization in North Carolina, that spans offices and locations statewide. We are professional, agile, professional and our goal is to protect the public by collaboratively focusing on rehabilitation, protection, innovation, accountability, and professionalism.
Our work environment includes:
$7,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for our Correctional Officers (Find out more information).
Offenders are assigned to various "custody" levels including "Minimum," "Medium," and "Close" which identifies the level of supervision that is required. As such, each Correctional Officer level of classification below corresponds with the custody level of offenders that they will be supervising; Some NC prisons contain more than one custody level of offenders. There may not be a current vacancy at all facilities:
Correctional Officer I: Minimum – Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight, they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day.
Correctional Officer II: Medium – Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities.
Correctional Officer III: Close-offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.
Qualifications and Criteria for positions are per NC Department of Justice, Criminal Justice Standards. This is both for Correctional and Probation/Parole Officer Certifications.
We are running a REFERRAL BONUS program, make sure to ask for more details!
What you'll do within a day's work:
PERSONAL APPEARANCE:
Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position. However, employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift, or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,525.00 - $52,503.00 per year
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Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
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