WALK IN HIRING EVENT 05/14/2024 FROM 9AM-4PM AT MAURY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Description of Work

NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.

This Position is Eligible for the Applicant Referral Bonus*

The North Carolina Division of Prisons is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety. We are seeking full time employees to join our team as Correctional Officers and are pleased to announce the new Step Pay Plan approved by the NC Legislature. This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increases based on each year of experience as a NC Correctional Officer. Those with prior NC Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each year of experience as well.

Eastern Correctional Institution

In-State and Out-of-State Candidates with Prison Custody Experience are Welcome

POSTING IS FOR MULTIPLE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER POSITIONS.

Correctional Officers Positions are located at Eastern Correctional Institution, Maury, NC - adult male close custody facility. Correctional Officers must tour assigned areas which will require periodically climbing stairs; observing inmate activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors; identify inmates who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken; and perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to inmates, visitors, and staff. The general security duties performed by officers require them to search inmates, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband; monitor and regulate inmate and staff movement; maintain and record inmate counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information; escort inmates within and outside the institution; use and maintain keys and other equipment; and supervise inmate work details. Specific security duties vary by post assignment; 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.

SALARY INFORMATION:
Refer to the "Minimum Education and Experience Requirements" section for qualification information. Please note that if there are no fully qualified candidates for the Correctional Officer II positions, management may consider trainee candidates. Candidates must possess High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience and must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Trainees must successfully meet all requirements in order to move up to the fully qualified Correctional Officer II job classification. Trainee salaries will be less than that of those employees who are fully qualified. The pay is adjusted when the employee is fully qualified. (See chart below.)

Correctional Officer (CO) Salary Rates as Approved by the NC General Assembly for Fiscal Year 2022-2023:
Correctional Officer I/Correctional Officer II/Correctional Officer III
Less than 1 year total NC CO Experience$34,621 $35,760*$38,245*
1 year total NC CO Experience$37,044 $38,263 $40,922*
2 years total NC CO Experience$39,267 $40,599 $43,378
3 years total NC CO Experience$41,230 $42,587 $45,547
4 years total NC CO Experience$42,879 $44,290 $47,369
5 years total NC CO Experience$44,166 $45,618 $48,790
6 years total NC CO Experience$45,049 $46,531 $49,766

*Employees receive salary increases in accordance with chart upon completion of each additional year of NC Correctional Officer experience. All rates are subject to legislative changes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position. Therefore, you must demonstrate through documented experience or provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of ALL KSAs listed.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

Effectively communicate with inmates, staff, and members of the general public.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.

EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
An equivalent combination of the education and experience listed below may be considered to meet the minimum education and experience requirements (above) for the Correctional Officer II and Correctional Officer III positions. Applicants for Correctional Officer II and Correctional Officer III who do not possess the required years of Correctional Officer experience or an equivalent combination listed below may still be considered and would be designated as “Trainee” upon hire. Please note that only North Carolina Correctional Officer experience will be considered in determining salary (see chart above).

• Associate Degree in any field
• Bachelor's Degree in any field
• Military experience (no dishonorable discharge, one year of full-time military service is equal to one year of experience)
• Probation/Parole Officer (PPO)
• Any sworn law enforcement or juvenile detention experience at the federal, state, county, or municipal level
• Correctional Officer within North Carolina or from another state
• County Jailor
• Municipal Police Officer
• Deputy Sheriff
• Detention Officer
• Federal Correction Officer
• Special Officer (Certified Police Officer) i.e., Hospital Police
• Related criminal justice or law enforcement roles.

This is not an exhaustive list; other experience may be applied, therefore it is important that you complete all portions of the application.

It is important that your application include all relevant education and experience in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Embedded or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
*Must be at least 20 years of age and a citizen of the United States.
*Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Click HEREfor specific certification requirements.
*Must possess a valid driver's license.
*As part of the Criminal Justice Background investigation process, applicants with military experience must submit an unaltered copy of the DD-214, Report of Separation (long form) along with their application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214.
*Applicants in the National Guard must also submit Form NGB-23A.
*Pass Psychological testing as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

*Pass Physical Examination as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

*Pass Drug Screening as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

*Attend and successfully complete (6) weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) at a Training Facility. Employees shall be scheduled for BCOT during their 2nd week of employment.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• 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 (Download PDF reader).

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. To create an account please follow this link for instructions https://www.government jobs. Com /Home/Application Guide

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,348.00 - $52,503.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person