Correctional Officer

COO
- OPS
- Institutions OperationsThe 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 mattersThe 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 offendersConduct searches of offenders, visitors, cells, and facility areas for contrabandMonitor offender activity in person and through surveillance systemsMaintain offender counts, housing assignments, and required recordsEscort offenders within and outside the facilitySupervise offender work assignmentsIdentify and report behavioral, medical, or safety concernsTo be considered for a Correctional Officer position, ALL applicants must:Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G.0302)Pass a criminal background checkProduce a negative drug screening resultSuccessfully complete medical and psychological evaluationsPossess a valid driver's licenseHires 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 webpage.
Correctional Officer I
- Minimum CustodyOffenders require limited supervision and may leave cells at certain times of the day.
Salary Range: $32,639 -$57,117Step Plan Range: $42,512
- $55,317 Salary Grade: NC05Correctional Officer II
- Medium CustodyOffenders require a moderate level of supervision.
Salary Range: $34,270
- $59,973Step Plan Range: $43,911
- $57,136 Salary Grade: NC06Correctional Officer III
- Close CustodyOffenders require constant supervision and have heavily controlled movement.
Salary Range: $35,984
- 62,971Step Plan Range: $46,961
- $61,108Salary Grade: NC07Work Schedule InformationEmployees 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.
Full-Time Officers

benefits:
Transition to higher level officers as opportunities arise,Transition across the state within different institution locations andTake advantage of internal promotional opportunities and growthTo review what State Benefits best apply to you please visit our website.
Part-Time shift options also available (24
- 32 hours/ week):Four
- six (6) hour days per weekFour
- eight (8) hour days per weekTwo twelve (12) hour days per weekFacility LocationsThis regional posting includes facilities located in the following counties:Alamance County, Caswell County, Chatham County, Durham County, Edgecombe County, Franklin County, Granville County, Guilford County, Nash County, Orange County, Person County, Randolph County, Rockingham County, Vance County, Wake County, Warren County, Wilson CountyPlease refer to the Facilities Map when selecting your preferred work location.
Trainee Progression Candidate ConsiderationIf fully qualified applicants are unavailable, candidates may be considered for trainee appointments. Trainee salaries may begin below the posted range and increase as minimum qualifications are obtained in accordance with State policy.
Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT)All new hires must complete six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT). This entails a required overnight weekday stay at training facility. Room and board is provided. Transportation is available upon request.
Supplemental Application InformationApplication ProcessNCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Applicants 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 appl