Correctional Officer

Summary

COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsCorrectional Programs Director I (NS)This position is located at Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution in Spruce Pine, NC a medium custody male facility. This position reports directly to the Associate Warden of Programs, and is responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:Direct programs for the rehabilitation of offenders in the prison system.Administer programs for offenders where the primary programs areas are offender classification; correctional programs (including work release, incentive wage, educational/vocational, volunteer programs, religion, cognitive-based interventions, and recreation); and correctional supportive counseling.Coordinate programs with custody and other facility staff.Supervise subordinate personnel responsible for implementation, development, and maintenance of programs.The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Health Insurance optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveApplicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:Complete education history (including high school)Full work experience detailsCertificates and licenses, if applicableEducation must be from appropriately accredited institutions.Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.Bachelor's degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in correctional programs management or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description

COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsCorrectional Programs Director I (NS)This position is located at Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution in Spruce Pine, NC a medium custody male facility. This position reports directly to the Associate Warden of Programs, and is responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:Direct programs for the rehabilitation of offenders in the prison system.Administer programs for offenders where the primary programs areas are offender classification; correctional programs (including work release, incentive wage, educational/vocational, volunteer programs, religion, cognitive-based interventions, and recreation); and correctional supportive counseling.Coordinate programs with custody and other facility staff.Supervise subordinate personnel responsible for implementation, development, and maintenance of programs.The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Health Insurance optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveApplicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:Complete education history (including high school)Full work experience detailsCertificates and licenses, if applicableEducation must be from appropriately accredited institutions.Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.Bachelor's degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in correctional programs management or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.