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10/28/2026-Correctional Officer (Hiring Event for Southern Correctional Institution)

NC Department of Adult Correction

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Troy, NC
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Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is hiring Correctional Officers to maintain safety, security, and supervision within state correctional facilities. Officers conduct searches, monitor offender activity, maintain counts and records, escort offenders, supervise work assignments, and report concerns. The position offers paid training, stable employment, and advancement opportunities. Applicants must meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements, pass background and drug screenings, complete medical and psychological evaluations, and hold a valid driver’s license.

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Skills

Offender SupervisionContraband SearchesSurveillance MonitoringOffender CountsOffender EscortingWork Assignment SupervisionConcern Reporting

Qualifications

Criminal Justice StandardsCriminal Background CheckNegative Drug ScreeningMedical EvaluationPsychological EvaluationValid Driver's License

Full job description

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 concerns 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. This position is on a Step Pay Plan. For more information, please visit the

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