Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Correctional Lieutenant III (S)
Position Number
60065862
Grade
NC11
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
Reporting to and working closely with the Correctional Captain III, this position provides supervision for subordinate staff regarding their assigned tasks with male offenders in a Minimum/Medium/Close custody state correctional facility. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Providing supervision for subordinate staff, conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments, and inspecting all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post.
- Conducting investigations and performing searches of persons, places, and objects.
- Completing, reviewing, and maintaining time reports, duty roster, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
- Performing security inspections of the facility and grounds, monitoring posts to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is being maintained, and that assignments are carried out properly.
- Performing rescue functions to include CPR, basic first aid, physically removing people from dangerous areas, and using fire-fighting equipment to include fire hoses, extinguishers, and breathing apparatuses.
- Identifying training needs and coordinating delivery of training to subordinate staff.
- Accounting for persons and funds and ensuring that all equipment is operationally ready for use.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $45,431 - $79,504
This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.
Please be sure to provide a working telephone number and/or e-mail address with your application for any interview requests you may receive.
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Documented supervisory skills in a prison facility
- Knowledge of facility operations
- Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures
- Documented report writing skills
Necessary Special Qualifications :
MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
To be considered for a Correctional Lieutenant III position, ALL applicants must :
- Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (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
Required Adverse Weather Reporting :
This position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
This is a full-time position working rotating shifts with State Benefits .
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.
Note to Current State Employees :
The salary grade for this position is NC11 . 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.
About the Division of Institutions :
The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.
About Scotland Correctional Institution:
Scotland Correctional Institution is located in Laurinburg, North Carolina and houses up to 1,800 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility.
Supplemental Application Information :
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (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 may 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 DD256 or NGB22, along with the state application.
PREA Requirement:
The NCDAC 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 NCDAC: 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.
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant
Or
Two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant III
Or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
T he 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.
Recruiter:
Lyndsey Ryan Schrier
Email:
[email protected]
