Correctional Housing Unit Manager II - Anson Correctional Institution
Quick Summary
1. Assuming responsibility for the overall management of the correctional housing unit. 2. Providing leadership and guidance to subordinate staff and ensuring staff are alert, properly trained,
Documented experience with report writing. Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques, and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.
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!
1. Assuming responsibility for the overall management of the correctional housing unit.
2. Providing leadership and guidance to subordinate staff and ensuring staff are alert, properly trained, informed and prepared to perform their job responsibilities under a variety of conditions.
3. Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
4. Managing a facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer-in-Charge (OIC).
5. Ensuring that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.
6. Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.
7. Communicating effective instruction/direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies situations.
8. Responding to emergency situations such as, distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders.
9. Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.
10. Investigating and taking action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
11. Preparing and reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.
12. Serving on a variety of institutional committees as needed.
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 but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
What We Offer
~1 min readThe State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:
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. ALL applicants must:
Requirements
~1 min readThe 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.
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
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.
Nice to Have
~1 min readSome 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.
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND five years of correctional experience, two of which must have been at the supervisory level; 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.
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
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 7, 2026
- First seen
- October 7, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 7
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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