Correctional Housing Unit Manager II – Central Prison Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Correctional Housing Unit Manager II – Central Prison
Job Details  This listing closes on 5/26/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of North Carolina Salary $37,782.00 – $66,120.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06233 INST30 60065940 Department Adult Correction Division Operations Opening Date 05/13/2025 Closing Date 5/26/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Class Title
Correctional Housing Unit Manager II
Position Number
60065940
Section
DAC / Institutions – Central Prison
Salary Grade
NC 08
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description of Work This position has required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Please review them carefully. If you have the required KSAs for this position, enter a detailed description in the

WORK EXPERIENCE

section of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough.

• This vacancy announcement is to fill two (2) positions. Applicants applying for position number 60065940 will also be considered for position number 60063176.
• This is an anticipated vacancy. These positions are expected to be available on 5/27/25.
• This position reports to and provides direct support for the Correctional Housing Unit Manager III (CHUM III) at a multi-custody male correctional facility and assumes responsibility for the overall management of the correctional housing unit in the absence of the

CHUM III.

On a daily basis, this position provides leadership, maintains attendance records, conducts investigations, oversees leave schedules, and conducts performance appraisals in addition to other administrative duties. Other job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Managing the operations of an institutional housing unit within a close-custody correctional institution, which may include controlled or restrictive housing, medical or mental health units.
Supervising staff on the housing unit.
Determining/evaluating program design necessary to meet the needs of the offender population and coordinating the programs and services with programs and custody staff. Implementing programmatic/operational orientation of offender which includes education, mental health, administrative and disciplinary segregation and work assignments. Ensuring proper protocol is followed with regard to security and control of protective equipment such as, OC pepper spray, handcuffs, keys, radios and other equipment is properly maintained and functioning properly and that staff are assigned the required safety equipment and are trained in its use. Serving in a variety of institutional classification committees and chairing on the facility classification committee being the final approving authority on unit classification and disciplinary committees. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need. As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state pay plan which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range will be $37,782 – $66,120. Note to

Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC08 (

Salary Range:

 $37,782 – $66,120). 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 Central Prison:

Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers. While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry, or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors, and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or other worship services. 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 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). To qualify for this position, applicants must document in the work experience section of the application that they possess ALL of the following: Documented experience with report writing.
Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques, and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.
Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures and/or Facility Operations. 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. High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND five years of correctional experience, two of which must have been at the supervisory level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification:

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us To Make A Difference! The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is one of the largest state agencies 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 Institutions with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff in state prisons 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. The Division of Institutions is one of the divisions in DAC and employs a variety of staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody. 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. 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 DD-256 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).
Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), 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 the

FBI’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 Celeste Robinson by phone at 919-582-6116 or by email at celeste.r.robinson@dac.nc.gov. Employer
State of North Carolina http://www.ncdac.gov/