About Us
The NC 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!
Description of Work
This role involves skilled technical work focused on the repair, maintenance, and calibration of standard and custom electronic devices, subsystems, and small-scale electronic systems. The position may serve as a department-wide resource for electronic maintenance or operate independently under the general supervision of a senior electronics technician. Work includes diagnosing complex issues within interconnected electronic components, performing preventive maintenance, and implementing repairs or modifications to ensure reliable performance. Technical documentation may range from fully detailed to limited or unavailable, requiring strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. Work quality is assessed based on system reliability and the effectiveness of repairs and circuit modifications.
Key Duties
- Install, maintain, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electronic devices, subsystems, and integrated systems, including those composed of multiple interconnected components.
- Perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliability, reduce system downtime, and extend equipment service life.
- Interpret and work with schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals, including instances where documentation is incomplete or unavailable.
- Modify or design circuitry to improve system performance, support specialized functions, or integrate standalone devices into larger system architectures.
- Evaluate repair outcomes and circuit modifications to ensure proper functionality, reliability, and compliance with technical requirements.
- Perform installation, maintenance, testing, and repair work in at least three of the following system areas:
- Life Safety Systems
- Network‑based and integrated Class “A” fire alarm systems
- PLC‑based detention control systems
- Perimeter detection systems
- Network and telephone structured cabling
- Network‑based CCTV systems
- Low‑voltage wiring associated with Building Management Systems
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Electronics Technician I
Salary Range - $41,406 - $72,113
Salary Grade NC 09
Please Note: This job requires heavy physical work. You must be able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs continuously. Work may take place outdoors in all weather conditions.
Electronics Technician II
Salary Range - $45,431 - $79,504
Salary Grade NC 11
Please Note: This job requires heavy physical work. You must be able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs continuously. Work may take place outdoors in all weather conditions.
Electrical Technician III
Salary Range - $50,088 - $87,654
Salary Grade NC 13
Please Note: This job requires heavy physical work. You must be able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs continuously. Work may take place outdoors in all weather conditions.
State Benefits Information:
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
Work Locations
This is a Statewide post and supports all locations:
- Raleigh Regional Maintenance Yard, Raleigh, NC
- Costal Regional Maintenance Yard, Greenville, NC
- Piedmont Regional Maintenance Yard, Asheboro, NC
- Mountain Regional Maintenance Yard, Lenoir, NC
Please note all positions mayrequire travel throughout the region they support.
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.
- Applicants be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
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 https://www.naces.org/members
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.
PREA Requirement
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
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 three levels (I,II, and III) based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant as well as available positions and business needs.
Electronics Technician I
Associate's degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission
Electronics Technician II
Associate's degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems including some responsibility for the design of electronic apparatus
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission
Electronics Technician III
Associate's degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems including some responsibility for the design of electronic apparatus
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Pay: $41,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Company car
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
