Correctional Captain II
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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 This position is located at Roanoke River Correctional Institution with a duty assignment to the medium custody facility. This position provides direct supervision for a Correctional Lieutenant II. Employee in this class serves as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the facility for the assigned shift. Key Duties Include: Position will conduct shift line-up, make post assignments, inspect all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post, and ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready. This position will complete, review, and maintain employees' time, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms. Position will provide daily inspections of the facility to include offender living areas and medical and kitchen areas to identify possible safety hazards and to ensure the operation is running smoothly. Position will identify training needs and coordinate delivery of training to subordinate staff. This position will supervise daily offender counts for accuracy, scheduling transportation and transfers of offenders, conduct searches of staff, visitors and offenders for contraband and respond to emergency situations as needed. Position will also conduct internal investigations and will serve as an Investigator completing OSI investigations, develop operational, emergency plans, post orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as needed. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Thorough knowledge of the methods and procedures of discipline and rehabilitation of inmates confined to a correctional facility or institution. Thorough knowledge of principles of administration involved in various functional activities in a correctional facility or institution. Thorough knowledge of the use and maintenance of firearms. Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of subordinate employees. Ability to think clearly and act quickly and efficiently in an emergency. Ability to prepare, review, and follow oral and written instructions. Salary Range: $45,431 - $79,504 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: Documented supervisory skills in a prison facility. Knowledge of facility operation. Knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures. Documented report writing skills The Posting Will Close At 11;59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefit s website for additional information. Supplemental Application Information: Application Process NCDAC 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 details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education 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. 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 applicati