Correctional Officer (Craven Correctional)

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 and Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is hiring Correctional Officers to maintain safety, security, and supervision within state correctional facilities. This position offers paid training, stable employment, and advancement opportunities within public safety. Duties Include: - Maintain safety, custody, and supervision of offenders - Conduct searches of offenders, visitors, cells, and facility areas for contraband - Monitor offender activity in person and through surveillance systems - Maintain offender counts, housing assignments, and required records - Escort offenders within and outside the facility - Supervise offender work assignments - Identify and report behavioral, medical, or safety concern Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Please Apply Only To One Regional Post For Correctional Officer Roles To be considered for a Correctional Officer position, ALL applicants must: - Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302) - Pass a criminal background check - Produce a negative drug screening result - Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations - Possess a valid drivers license ## Hires may be eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus. ## ## If you were referred by a current Department of Adult Corrections employee, they may qualify for a $1,000 referral bonus. Enter their name in the referral section of your application. Correctional Officer I- Minimum Custody Offenders require limited supervision and may leave cells at certain times of t