Correctional Officer-Statewide (Prison Facilities)

Spruce Pine, NC
State of North Carolina

Salary
$34,621.00 – $49,766.00 Annually

Recruitment Range
$34,621.00 – $49,766.00 Annually

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

NC Department of Adult Correction is recruiting for Correctional Officer I, Correctional Officer II, and Correctional Officer III positions. Correctional Officers:

  • Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders.
  • Officers must tour assigned areas which will require:
    1. periodically climbing stairs.
    2. observing offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.
    3. identify offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken.
    4. 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:
    1. search offenders, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband.
    2. monitor and regulate offender and staff movement.
    3. maintain and record offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.
    4. escort offenders within and outside the institution.
    5. use and maintain keys and other equipment.
    6. and supervise offender work details.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Correctional Officer I: High School Diploma/GED from accredited school or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Correctional Officer II: High School Diploma/GED from accredited school and one-year experience as Correctional Officer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.