Correctional Officer (NC Correctional Institution for Women)

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Job description

***This posting is for marketing purpose only***

OPEN HOUSE AT THE FACILTY ON DECEMBER 3RD. 9AM TO 12PM. You will be able to tour the facility, speak to staff and apply in person.

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Description of Work

Correctional Officer

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

*This posting is for multiple vacancies for Trainee and Fully Qualified positions*

This position is responsible for ensuring the care, custody, and control of offenders.

Correctional Officer report to a Correctional Sergeant

Officers must tour assigned areas which will require periodically climbing stairs; observing offenders' activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors; identify offenders' 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 offenders', visitors, and staff.
The general security duties performed by officers require them to search offenders', visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband; monitor and regulate offenders' and staff movement; maintain and record offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information; escort offenders' within and outside the institution; use and maintain keys and other equipment; and supervise offenders' work details. Special security duties vary by post assignment.

Work Schedule:
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.

***SPECIAL NOTE***
If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.

Note to Applicants:

Your Education and Experience is Valuable to our Correctional Institution.

Review the Salary Information and the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements section carefully. We strongly advise you to include all your education and experience on your application.

Correctional Officer I: Minimum - Inmates at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight, they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day. Starting salary $33,130.

Correctional Officer II: Medium - Inmates at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities, but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities. Starting salary $34,220.

Correctional Officer III: Close - Inmates at these facilities require close supervision at all times. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled. Starting salary $36,598.

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 or Correctional Officer III 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 or Correctional Officer III 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 below chart):

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

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
Correctional Officer III: High school diploma/GED from accredited school and two years' experience as Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 a Correctional Correctional Officer III position.

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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 HERE for 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.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,130.00 - $57,493.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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