Correctional Associate Warden (OPS) / Correctional Asst Superintendent IV

About the role

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 Work in this class involves assisting the Warden IV in the management and operation of Warren Correctional Institution. This position has line supervision over the custody and operation functions but may assist the Warden in other areas. This facility houses and provides services for a maximum of 851 offenders. Responsibilities may include management of multiple locations, usually a minimum custody facility which is managed within the scope of the larger institution. Operation complexities are enhanced by considerable offender movement in support of a wide variety of programs, multiple locations, multiple populations and/or specialized services. This position reports directly to the Correctional Administrator. There is also a Correction Enterprise plant (Janitorial Products) on site. This position is located at Warren Correctional Institution, Manson NC, Warren County and is part of Central Region. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $55.221.00 - $96,639.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Preference will be given to applicants who have worked at a Captain level or higher. Documented supervisory skills in a prison facility Documented Knowledge of facility operations and Prison's Policy and Procedure 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 . 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