Correctional Officer II at Sampson Correctional Institution

• These positions are responsible for ensuring 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; 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.

• Employees receive salary increases in accordance with chart upon completion of each additional year of NC Correctional Officer experience. All rates are subject to legislative changes.

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. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Department of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

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

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.

Necessary Special Qualifications: MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
An equivalent combination of the education and experience listed below may be considered to meet the minimum education and experience requirements (above) for the Correctional Officer II and Correctional Officer III positions. Applicants for Correctional Officer II and Correctional Officer III who do not possess the required years of Correctional Officer experience or an equivalent combination listed below may still be considered and would be designated as “Trainee” upon hire. Please note that only North Carolina Correctional Officer experience will be considered in determining salary (see chart above).

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  Associate Degree in any field
• Bachelor's Degree in any field
• Military experience (no dishonorable discharge, one year of full-time military service is equal to one year of experience)
• Probation/Parole Officer (PPO)
• Any sworn law enforcement or juvenile detention experience at the federal, state county, or municipal level
• Correctional Officer within North Carolina or from another state
• County Jailor
• Municipal Police Officer
• Deputy Sheriff
• Detention Officer
• Federal Correction Officer
• Special Officer (Certified Police Officer) i.e., Hospital Police
• Related criminal justice or law enforcement roles

• Must be at least 20 years of age and a citizen of the United States.
• Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Click HERE for specific certification requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Applicants with military experience must submit an unaltered copy of the DD-214, Report of Separation (long form) along with their application. Applicants seeking any Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214. Applicants in the National Guard must also submit Form NGB-23A.
• Pass Psychological testing as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Pass Physical Examination as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Pass Drug Screening as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Attend and successfully complete six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) at a Training Facility. Employees shall be scheduled for BCOT during their 2nd week of employment.