Hiring Event June 6, 2025 – NC Correctional Institution for Women – $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Hiring Event June 6, 2025 – NC Correctional Institution for Women – $10,000 Sign-On Bonus 
Salary $37,621.00 – $54,078.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06030 Department Adult Correction Division Operations Opening Date 05/05/2025 Closing Date 6/6/2025 2:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Correctional Officer

I,II,III

Position Number 94009400 Section Adult Correction/Institutions Salary Grade

NC05 – NC07 DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
Description of Work

FULL-TIME CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

I, II, III’s

POSITIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS and 

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM

($1,000) To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.” •

PART-TIME CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II POSTIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

•Flexible Scheduling-Offering several part-time shift options, consisting of four 6-hour days, four 8-hour days, or two 12-hour days per week. Openings are available on Morning, Day, Evening and Night shifts; part-time hours 24 to 32 hours a week maximum, with possible shift covering holidays and weekends.

HIRING EVENT

FRIDAY

JUNE 6, 2025

LOCATION:

NC Correctional Institution for Women

ADDRESS:

1034 Bragg St. Raleigh, NC 27610

TIME:

9AM – 2

PM ONLINE:

 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/4775752/correctional-officer-nc-10-000-sign-on-bonus?keywords=correctional%20officer%20statewide&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

SEARCH:

 Correctional Officer (NC) $10,000 Sign-On Bonus and/or Part-Time Correctional Officer (Statewide) Ready to make a difference? Apply online or in person prior to this hiring event as a walk-in with an open interview opportunity at this prison facility on Thursday from 9AM – 2PM. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety. We are seeking full-time employees to join our team as Correctional Officers and are pleased to announce the new Step Pay Plan approved by the NC Legislature. This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increases based on each year of experience as a North Carolina Correctional Officer. Those with prior North Carolina Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each year of experience as well. We are seeking part-time employees that offer flexible scheduling. Effective July 1, 2024, 12 NCAC 09G .0208, allows the NC Department of Adult Correction, the ability to 1) hire Lawful Permanent Residents, who have resided in the US for the past 3 years for Correctional Officers; as well as 2) our ability to hire 18- and 19-year-olds as Correctional Officers. Applicant must have an active Driver’s License.

Correctional Officer Responsibilities:

Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders. Officers must tour assigned areas which will require:
periodically climbing stairs.
observing offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.
identify offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken.
and perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
The general security duties performed by officers require them to:
search offenders, visitors, cells, and other areas for weapons and contraband.
monitor and regulate offender and staff movement.
maintain and record offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.
escort offenders within and outside the institution.
use and maintain keys and other equipment.
and supervise offender work details. Specific security duties vary by post-assignment.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position. However, 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The 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 the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

Note:

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. ____________________________________________________________________

Correctional Officer I:

 High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. ____________________________________________________________________

Correctional Officer II:

 High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. ____________________________________________________________________

Correctional Officer III:

 High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information About Us:

DAC is one of the largest state agency with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. We have a mission that matters! Come Join Us! The Division of Institutions is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 individuals incarcerated in 53 prisons across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into various custody levels, which include Minimum, Medium, and Close, to ensure that the precise level of supervision is provided. With the purpose to provide every individual in custody proper care and supervision, irrespective of their custody level. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, 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 a DD-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 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).