Correctional Officer I - Davidson County
Description of WorkThis posting is for multiple vacancies for Correctional Officer IThis Position is Eligible for the Applicant Referral BonusNorth Piedmont CRV located at 1420 Raleigh Rd, Lexington, NC 27292 is a Confinement in Response to Violation correctional facility for females, housing 136 offenders, with 56 employees.
Probation/parole violators are housed for up to a 90 day sentence.
Becoming employed with the State of North Carolina Department of Adult Correction can offer a secure state job, competitive pay, health insurance, a family-oriented atmosphere, room for future promotions and many other state benefits.
We are looking for individuals that promote and facilitate teamwork, perform their job duties to the best of their ability and who are committed to excellence.
DESCRIPTION OF WORKCorrectional Officer I's are responsible for ensuring the care, custody, and control of offenders and report to a Correctional Sergeant I.
Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Touring assigned areas which will require periodically climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time.
Observing offenders' activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.
Identifying offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken as needed.
Performing general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
Searching offenders, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband.
Monitoring and regulating offenders' and staff movement.
Maintaining and recording offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.
Escorting offenders within and outside the institution.
Using and maintaining keys, two-way radios and other equipment.
Supervising offenders' work details.
Performing other special security duties that vary by post assignment.
WORK SCHEDULEEmployees 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.
This is apermanentfull-time positionwithState Benefits.
PERSONAL APPEARANCEEmployees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard.
ClickHEREto view NCDAC Personal Appearance Policy.
Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy.
ClickHEREto view NCDAC Correctional Officer Video.
ew NCDAC Correctional Officer Video.
Note to ApplicantsYour Education and Experience is valuable to our Correctional Institution.
Review the Salary Information and the Minimum Educationand Experience Requirements section carefully.
We strongly advise you to include all your education and experience on your application.
If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to providecertified 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 Current State EmployeesThe salary grade for Correctional Officer I is CR05.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
SALARY INFORMATIONNCDAC has rolled out a new Step Pay Plan for it's Correctional Officers that has been approved by the NC Legislature.
This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increase 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 of experience as well.
(See chart below.
)Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe 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.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the general public.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAn 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 positions.
Associate Degree in any field Bachelor's Degree in any field Military experience (no dishonorable discharge, one year of full-time military serviceis equal to one year of experience) Probation/Parole Officer (PPO) Any sworn law enforcement or juvenile detention experience at the federal, statecounty, 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 role This is notan 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 TrainingStandards Commission.
ClickHEREfor specific certification requirements.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Applicants with military experience must submit an unaltered copy of the DD-214, Report of Separation (long form) along with their application.
Applicants seeking any 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 InformationThe North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employerwho embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws, 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 aDD-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.
PerNC General Statute 143B-972.
1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in theFBI's Next Generation Identification System:
Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (RAP Back).
This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.
com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ingrid Watson at 919-582-6123.
Recommended Skills Communication Criminal Justice Hardworking And Dedicated Human Resources Justice Law Enforcement Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Probation/parole violators are housed for up to a 90 day sentence.
Becoming employed with the State of North Carolina Department of Adult Correction can offer a secure state job, competitive pay, health insurance, a family-oriented atmosphere, room for future promotions and many other state benefits.
We are looking for individuals that promote and facilitate teamwork, perform their job duties to the best of their ability and who are committed to excellence.
DESCRIPTION OF WORKCorrectional Officer I's are responsible for ensuring the care, custody, and control of offenders and report to a Correctional Sergeant I.
Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Touring assigned areas which will require periodically climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time.
Observing offenders' activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.
Identifying offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken as needed.
Performing general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
Searching offenders, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband.
Monitoring and regulating offenders' and staff movement.
Maintaining and recording offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.
Escorting offenders within and outside the institution.
Using and maintaining keys, two-way radios and other equipment.
Supervising offenders' work details.
Performing other special security duties that vary by post assignment.
WORK SCHEDULEEmployees 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.
This is apermanentfull-time positionwithState Benefits.
PERSONAL APPEARANCEEmployees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard.
ClickHEREto view NCDAC Personal Appearance Policy.
Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy.
ClickHEREto view NCDAC Correctional Officer Video.
ew NCDAC Correctional Officer Video.
Note to ApplicantsYour Education and Experience is valuable to our Correctional Institution.
Review the Salary Information and the Minimum Educationand Experience Requirements section carefully.
We strongly advise you to include all your education and experience on your application.
If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to providecertified 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 Current State EmployeesThe salary grade for Correctional Officer I is CR05.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
SALARY INFORMATIONNCDAC has rolled out a new Step Pay Plan for it's Correctional Officers that has been approved by the NC Legislature.
This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increase 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 of experience as well.
(See chart below.
)Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe 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.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the general public.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAn 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 positions.
Associate Degree in any field Bachelor's Degree in any field Military experience (no dishonorable discharge, one year of full-time military serviceis equal to one year of experience) Probation/Parole Officer (PPO) Any sworn law enforcement or juvenile detention experience at the federal, statecounty, 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 role This is notan 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 TrainingStandards Commission.
ClickHEREfor specific certification requirements.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Applicants with military experience must submit an unaltered copy of the DD-214, Report of Separation (long form) along with their application.
Applicants seeking any 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 InformationThe North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employerwho embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws, 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 aDD-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.
PerNC General Statute 143B-972.
1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in theFBI's Next Generation Identification System:
Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (RAP Back).
This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.
com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ingrid Watson at 919-582-6123.
Recommended Skills Communication Criminal Justice Hardworking And Dedicated Human Resources Justice Law Enforcement Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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