Correctional Associate Warden for Programs I - (Sanford CC)
Quick Summary
- Managing the total programs services of a minimum custody facility.- Directly supervising the educational, classification, recreational, religion,
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 supervised sentenced people 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!
- Managing the total programs services of a minimum custody facility.
- Directly supervising the educational, classification, recreational, religion, and medical services as well as the traditional program components for offenders.
- Serving as acting Warden in the absence of the Warden I and participating as part of the management team.
- Providing on-going training to staff and is in charge of planning, direction, and enhancement of programs within the correctional facility.
- Evaluating recommendations from the Correctional Programs Director and/or other senior officials.
- Evaluating feasibility of programs and providing status reports to the Warden I.
This is a RE-POST of position 60072442. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do NOT need to re-apply.
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Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Skills in supervision and management techniques
- Knowledge of supportive counseling or treatment programs
- Knowledge of services available to individuals from the community and other public and private programs
Requirements
~1 min readThis position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
The NCDAC 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 NCDAC: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
Sanford Correctional Center is located in Sanford, North Carolina and houses up to 298 male offenders in a minimum custody facility.
- Complete education history (including high school)
- Full work experience details
- Certificates and licenses, if applicable
- Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
- 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD256 or NGB22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of supervisory or management level experience in correctional programs
Or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $50,088–$87,654 a year
- 2% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,729 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 19, 2026
- First seen
- October 19, 2026
- Last seen
- October 22, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 2
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 22, 2026
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