Correctional Officer (South Central Region)

Correctional Officer I (S)

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is hiring Correctional Officers to maintain safety, security, and supervision within state correctional facilities. This position offers paid training, stable employment, and advancement opportunities within public safety. Duties Include:

• 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

To be considered for a Correctional Officer position, ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver's license

Hires may be eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus. If you were referred by a current Department of Adult Corrections employee, they may qualify for a $1,000 referral bonus. Enter their name in the referral section of your application.

Correctional Officer I- Minimum Custody

Offenders require limited supervision and may leave cells at certain times of the day.

Salary Range: $32,639 -$57,117 Salary Grade: NC05

Correctional Officer II- Medium Custody

Offenders require a moderate level of supervision.

Salary Range: $34,270 - $59,973 Salary Grade: NC06

Correctional Officer III- Close Custody

Offenders require constant supervision and have heavily controlled movement.

Salary Range: $35,984 - 62,971

Salary Grade: NC07

Work Schedule Information

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.

Full-Time Officers benefits:

• Transition to higher level officers as opportunities arise
• Transition across the state within different institution locations
• Take advantage of internal promotional opportunities and growth

To review what State Benefits best apply to you please visit our website.

Part-Time shift options also available (24 - 32 hours/ week):

• Four- six (6) hour days per week
• Four- eight (8) hour days per week
• Two twelve (12) hour days per week

Facility Locations

This regional posting is intended for facilities located in the following counties:

Anson County, Bladen County, Brunswick County, Columbus County, Cumberland County, Harnett County, Hoke County, Lee County, Montgomery County, Moore County, New Hanover County, Pender County, Richmond County, Robeson County, Sampson County, Scotland County, Stanly County

Please refer to the Facilities Map when selecting your preferred work location.

Trainee Progression Candidate Consideration

If fully qualified applicants are unavailable, candidates may be considered for trainee appointments. Trainee salaries may begin below the posted range and increase as minimum qualifications are obtained in accordance with State policy.

Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT)

All new hires must complete six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT). This entails a required overnight weekday stay at training facility. Room and board is provided. Transportation is available upon request.

Supplemental Application Information

Application Process

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

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

• 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

Veterans' and National Guard Preference

• 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

All applications received will be reviewed and considered for all four levels (I,II,III and Trainee) of Correctional Officer based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant as well as the business needs of the Institution.

Trainee Appointment For All Classifications:

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Correctional Officer I:

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Correctional Officer II: