Correctional Officer II - Nash County
Full Time
Nash County, NC
Posted
Job description
Welcome Future Nash Correctional Institution Employee!!!
NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
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.
***This posting is for multiple vacancies for Correctional Officer II***
**This position is currently located within the Department of Public Safety but will transfer to the Department of Adult Correction when it is established on January 1st, 2023. **
Becoming employed with the State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety can offer a secure state job, competitive pay, health insurance, a family-oriented atmosphere, room for future promotions and many other state benefits. We are looking for individuals that promote and facilitate teamwork, perform their job duties to the best of their ability and who are committed to excellence.
We encourage you to complete an online application or come by the facility to apply. We have open interviews every Tuesday & Thursday from 9am until 11am at the Nash Correctional Institution Admin Building ( 2869 US HWY 64A Nashville, NC 27856).
Correctional Officer II's are responsible for ensuring the care, custody, and control of offenders and report to a Correctional Sergeant II respectively. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Officers must tour assigned areas which will require:-
periodically climbing stairs.
- observing offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.
- identify offenders 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 offenders, visitors, and staff.
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- The general security duties performed by officers require them to:
- search offenders, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband.
- monitor and regulate offender and staff movement.
- maintain and record offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.
- escort offenders within and outside the institution.
- use and maintain keys and other equipment.
- and supervise offender work details.
- Specific security duties vary by post assignment.
About the NC Department of Public Safety (DPS) :
DPS is the largest state agency with more than 26,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation. We have a mission that matters!
About Nash Correctional Institution :
Nash Correctional Institution is a medium custody facility located in Nashville, Nash County NC. It houses approximately 654 male offenders. The facility provides offender labor to two Correction Enterprises operations located on site: the Optical Plant and the Print Plant. The Optical Plant manufactures eyeglasses for customers such as Medicaid and the Division of Services for the Blind. The Print Plant is a full-service print shop dedicated to printing services for state government agencies, public school systems, state community colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations.
WORK SCHEDULE:
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.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE:
Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Click HERE to view NCDPS Personal Appearance Policy. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy.
Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Click HERE to view NCDPS Personal Appearance Policy. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy.
SPECIAL NOTES:
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.
BENEFIT INFORMATION:
This is a full-time position with State Benefits.
SALARY INFORMATION:
NCDPS has rolled out a new Step Pay Plan for it's Correctional Officers that has been approved by the NC Legislature. This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increase 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 of experience as well. (See chart below.)
NCDPS has rolled out a new Step Pay Plan for it's Correctional Officers that has been approved by the NC Legislature. This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increase 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 of experience as well. (See chart below.)
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for Correctional Officer II is CR06. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
*Please note that if there are no fully qualified candidates for the Correctional Officer II, management may consider trainee candidates. * 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.
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
This is not an exhaustive list; other experience may be applied; therefore, it is important that you complete all portions of the application.
It is important that your application include all relevant education and experience in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Embedded or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information:
Introduction to the Job Application
and
Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the general public.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 positions.
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 role
***This is not an exhaustive list, other experience may be applied therefore it is important that you complete all portions of the application.***
It is important that your application include all relevant education and experience in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Embedded or attached resumes ARENOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be at least 20 years of age and a citizen of the United States.
2. Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training
Standards Commission. Click HERE for specific certification requirements.
3. Must possess a valid driver's license.
4. Applicants with military experience must submit an unaltered copy of the DD-214,Report of Separation (long form) along with their application. Applicants seeking any Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214. Applicants in the National Guard must also submit Form NGB-23A.
5. Pass Psychological testing as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
6. Pass Physical Examination as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
7. Pass Drug Screening as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
2. Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training
Standards Commission. Click HERE for specific certification requirements.
3. Must possess a valid driver's license.
4. Applicants with military experience must submit an unaltered copy of the DD-214,Report of Separation (long form) along with their application. Applicants seeking any Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214. Applicants in the National Guard must also submit Form NGB-23A.
5. Pass Psychological testing as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
6. Pass Physical Examination as required by NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
7. 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.**
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