Eastern Regional Recruiter

• Collaborating and developing working relationships with colleges and universities as well as professional boards, commissions, and/or associations to plan and facilitate recruitment initiatives and options for hiring event venues.
• Gathering information for recruitment and retention issues in order to provide feedback to Central HR on what is working well and what areas need improvement within the area of Recruitment.
• Participating in and attending NC DAC-specific career and hiring events as well as community job fairs and networking events.
• Speaking directly with senior college students and in their classes in regard to career opportunities within NC DAC
• Preparing presentations, both on paper and using Microsoft PowerPoint, as well as developing and maintaining spreadsheets for applicant and position tracking purposes.
• Utilizing advertising, marketing, social media, professional associations, and other sources to promote certain positions.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with applicants, internal and external stakeholders, and management both individually and in front of large audiences at all levels of the organization.

• Experience planning and implementing strategic field recruitment initiatives.
• Experience using social media tools and electronic platforms in the recruitment process.
• Experience candidate sourcing and/or sourcing candidates through various web-based HR/Recruitment platforms.

• Experience recruiting applicants for specific job classifications, such as Correctional Officers, Probation/Parole Officers, and Health Care Services positions.
• Experience conducting virtual job fairs or other similar virtual recruitment events.
• Bilingual is a plus!

The NC Department of Adult Correction 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 State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff 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 Human Resources plays a crucial role in ensuring that the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has a robust and skilled workforce. The division provides comprehensive personnel services to all divisions/units throughout the department.  Central HR handles a wide range of responsibilities related to staffing and recruitment, benefits, policy administration, classification and compensation, organization development, data & analytics, performance, employee relations/equal employment opportunities, and safety administration. By effectively managing these functions, the division helps to attract and retain talented employees, promote a positive work environment, and ensure the safety and well-being of all staff members.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.   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 DD256 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) (Download PDF reader).
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader) (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.
• If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.

Salary : $48,222 - $84,388