Position:

Correction Officer Location:

Alexander Correctional Institution Qualifications:

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Age:

18 or older. o Valid Driver's License o High School Diploma/GED o US Citizen, can be hired as a Permanent Residence if maintained for three years o Able to pass background check o Able to pass Drug test NC Department of Adult Correction is hiring Correctional Officer III positions at Alexander Correctional in Taylorsville, NC. We have some Correctional Officer I positions at

Wilkes CC:

Salary Range $46,961.00-$61,108.00 Link to apply for positions (copy and paste into your browser): https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NC_Careers/details/Correctional-Officer--Western-Region-NC-_JR-107377?q=correction%20officer Your primary location of work location is:

Alexander Correctional Institution Correctional Officers:

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.

Offenders are assigned to various "custody" levels including "Minimum," "Medium," and "Close" which identifies the level of supervision that is required. As such, each Correctional Officer level of classification below corresponds with the custody level of offenders that they will be supervising:

Correctional Officer III:

Close - Offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.

WORK SCHEDULE

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 Conditions of Employment:

• Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the general public.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Correctional Officer III:

High School Diploma/GED from accredited school

Equal Employment Opportunity Background Check and Active Driver License Required Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$46,961.00 - $61,108.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): This position requires its employees to work 12 hour shifts; do you have any reservations? This position requires its employees to work weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays; do you have any reservations? Have you ever worked for the NC Department of Adult Corrections, NC Department of Public Safety, or the NC Department of Corrections in the past? This position is a certified position requiring a passing background check and drug screening; any reservations about meeting these standards?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver License (Required)

Work Location:

In person