Correctional Officer I / K9 Handler

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 This Correctional Officer I position works as a canine handler and is assigned to the Security Accountability Section. The position is assigned to the Western Region. In cases of emergencies that may occur outside of the Western Region, the canine handler may be required to respond. - The canine handler responds to emergencies, searches for escaped offenders. - The canine handler will be responsible for the training and utilization of all canines. - The canine handler will be responsible for the well-being of canines assigned to him/her, including the cleanliness of the canines and the kennels. - The canine handler is responsible for the daily care and feeding of the canines, ensuring appropriate medical care, and maintaining a record of the canines' medical history. - The canine handler will be responsible for the proper care and maintenance of an assigned vehicle and equipment. - The canine handler must participate in annual in-service training and any specialized training required for handler/canine certification. - This canine handler may be required to coordinate and work with special teams and their missions. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $37,621.00 - $48,953.00 The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date 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: Expertise working with the overall operation of correctional facilities. Proven experience using various policies, procedures, rules, and regulations associated with the control and management of offenders. Expertise working with emergency preparedness and knowledge of special teams. Demonstrated skills in the use and care of firearms. Management Preference: Previous K9 handling experience is preferred but not required. Internal Posting - This is an Internal Posting open only for current North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Employees, and eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates from North Carolina State Government, or current temporary employees. 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. Ap