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North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

Hiring Event!!! July 21, 2026, 9a-5p Tabor Correctional!!! 3,000 Sign on bonus!!!

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What they do

A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$60,017 / year median in North Carolina

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Pay:
$32,639.00
  • $62,971.
00 per year Job description: Explore career opportunities with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction at Tabor Correctional Institution ! 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 provide rehabilitation and case management 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! 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 employees to join our team as Correctional Officers .
Correctional Officer Responsibilities:
Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders. Perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff such as:
  • Search offenders, visitors, cells, and other areas for weapons and contraband
  • Document offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information
  • Escort offenders within and outside the institution
  • Supervise offender work details Identify offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken.
Observing offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors. Specific security duties vary by post-assignment. 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. If there are any questions, please contact: eileen.hall@dac.nc.gov
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$36,525.00
  • $61,137.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person