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Knowledge of facility operations Knowledge of Prison's policy and procedures This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.
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!
This position is located at Pamlico Correctional Institution, a medium security prison housing approximately 750 adult male offenders.
Work in this class involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer II’s in medium custody facilities or institutions, increasing the
custody and security coverage. Positions assign lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post. Employees oversee officer
activities and performance and ensure that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained. Employees arrange work
schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to
policy. Positions may serve as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC). Positions report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant II and/or Correctional
Housing Unit Manager. At this level, employees may supervise offenders in restrictive housing.
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:
- Knowledge of facility operations
- Knowledge of Prison's policy and procedures
MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
REPOST-PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.
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~1 min readThe Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.
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.
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years six months of experience as a Correctional Officer, or two years of experience as Correctional Officer II; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.
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.
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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- October 6, 2026
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- October 6, 2026
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