Correctional Officer

Maintain safety, custody, and supervision of offenders Conduct searches of offenders, visitors, cells, and facility areas for contraband Monitor offender activity in person and through surveillance systems Maintain offender counts, housing assignments, and required records Escort offenders within and outside the facility Supervise offender work assignments Identify and report behavioral, medical, or safety concerns Work assigned rotating, fixed, or split shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required Complete six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training, including an overnight weekday stay at the training facility Requirements Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements under 12 NCAC 09G .0302 Pass a criminal background check Produce a negative drug screening result Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations Possess a valid driver’s license High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Correctional Officer II requires one year of experience as a Correctional Officer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Correctional Officer III requires two years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Ability to work any shift, including rotating, fixed, or split shifts Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required Complete all application fields, including education history, work experience, and applicable certificates and licenses Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions New hires must complete six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) Applicants seeking Veterans’ Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must provide the specified NGB or discharge documentation where applicable Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in maintaining safety and supervision of offenders, conducting searches for contraband, and monitoring offender activity. Possesses the ability to work various shifts and complete required training and evaluations. Highest-signal resume keywords Basic Correctional Officer Training Criminal Justice Standards Compliance Surveillance System Monitoring Offender Supervision Shift Flexibility ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Contraband Search Offender Count Maintenance Record Keeping Behavioral Reporting Medical Evaluation Completion Soft Skills Attention to Detail Communication Skills Problem-Solving Certifications & Qualifications Valid Driver’s License Basic Correctional Officer Training Completion Industry Keywords Criminal Background Check Drug Screening High School Diploma GED Correctional Officer Experience Tools & Technologies Surveillance Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr