What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer II - Craven Correctional Institution position at North Carolina Adult Correction?
The North Carolina Division of Prisons 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 NC Correctional Officer. Those with prior NC Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each year of experience as well.
Craven Correctional Institution
In-State and Out-of-State Candidates with Prison Custody Experience are Welcome
*This posting is for multiple vacancies for Correctional Officer II positions*
Correctional Officers Positions are located at Craven Correctional Institution, Vanceboro, NC - adult male medium custody. Correctional Officers must tour assigned areas which will require periodically climbing stairs; observing inmate activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors; identify inmates 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 inmates, visitors, and staff. The general security duties performed by officers require them to search inmates, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband; monitor and regulate inmate and staff movement; maintain and record inmate counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information; escort inmates within and outside the institution; use and maintain keys and other equipment; and supervise inmate 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.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Refer to the "Minimum Education and Experience Requirements" section for qualification information. Please note that if there are no fully qualified candidates for the Correctional Officer II positions, management may consider trainee candidates. Candidates must possess High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience and must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Trainees must successfully meet all requirements in order to move up to the fully qualified Correctional Officer II job classification. Trainee salaries will be less than that of those employees who are fully qualified. The pay is adjusted when the employee is fully qualified (see below chart)
Correctional Officer I/Correctional Officer II/Correctional Officer III
Less than 1 year total NC CO Experience$34,621 $35,760*$38,245*
1 year total NC CO Experience$37,044 $38,263 $40,922*
2 years total NC CO Experience$39,267 $40,599 $43,378
3 years total NC CO Experience$41,230 $42,587 $45,547
4 years total NC CO Experience$42,879 $44,290 $47,369
5 years total NC CO Experience$44,166 $45,618 $48,790
6 years total NC CO Experience$45,049 $46,531 $49,766
Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position. Therefore, you must demonstrate through documented experience or provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of ALL KSAs listed
Effectively communicate with inmates, staff, and members of the general public.
Attend and successfully complete (6) weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) at a Training Facility. Employees shall be scheduled for BCOT during their 2nd week of employment.**
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).
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
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
- As part of the Criminal Justice Background investigation process, applicants with military experience must submit an unaltered copy of the DD-214, Report of Separation (long form) along with their application. Applicants seeking 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 (6) weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) at a Training Facility. Employees shall be scheduled for BCOT during their 2nd week of employment.