Correctional Associate Warden /Operations

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Associate Warden Operations (NS)

Position Number

60065824

Grade

NC18

About Us

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!

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to administer the overall security and daily operations of either Central Prison or North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women through the established policies and procedures for the daily operation of one of the state’s two maximum security, close custody institutions housing death row.

This position is responsible for the planning, directing, coordination, and supervision of approximately 800 to 1000 employees who provide round-the-clock custody supervision for such an institution housing approximately 1,100 – 1600 inmates daily.

This position will assist the Warden and Deputy Warden in determining long range operational objectives for approximately 11 specialized populations to include Regular Population, Maximum Control, Intensive Control, Protective Control, Disciplinary Segregation, Death Row, Safekeepers, Pre-Sentence Diagnostic, Processing, Out-Patient Treatment, and In-Patient Treatment.

Additionally, inmates assigned to High Security Maximum Control (HCON) are housed at these facilities for special medical and mental health needs.

This position also provides input in the development of overall internal standards and procedures designed to meet institutional goals.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $63,927.00 - $111,871.00

This is a REPOST.  Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

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:

This position is located at Central Prison, Raleigh, NC, Wake County. The position reports directly to the Deputy Warden.

Key duties include:

• Responsible for planning and administering the custody and operations of a maximum-security institution housing over 1,000 offenders and employing approximately 1,200 employees
• Assists the Warden and Deputy Warden in determining long range operational objectives for 11 specialized populations
• Provides input in the development of overall internal standards and procedures designed to meet institutional needs
• Establishes operational priorities related to offender security, housing, movement & transportation requirements Reviews & evaluates institution security procedures
• Serves as a member of the institution management team to provide input on projected maintenance & replacement requirements for institutional equipment; evaluate, prioritize budget needs
• Assists the Warden & Deputy Warden in carrying out court mandated executions
• Acts in the absence of the Warden or Deputy Warden in administrative policy & procedure
• Experience working at a Captain level or higher within a prison environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

To be considered for a Correctional Associate Warden / Operations 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 driver’s license.

Supplemental and Contact Information   

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
• 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.
• 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(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The 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.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of supervisory, administrative or consultative experience in corrections or related work; 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiter:

Dora Chancellor

Email:

DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov