Correctional Lieutenant III
Listed on 2026-08-19
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Security
Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States
Aug 11, 2026
$45,431 - $79,504/year
Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Position Number
Grade
NC11
About Us
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 Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Pasquotank Correctional In situation is a Close/Minimum facility housing male inmates.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
/Management Preferences
This position is responsible for providing supervision for subordinate staff, conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments, and inspecting all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post. This position is responsible for conducting investigations and performs searches of persons, places and objects. Responsible for completing, reviewing, and maintaining time reports, duty roster, leave schedules, performance evaluations and administrative forms.
Makes security inspections of the facility and grounds; monitors posts to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is being maintained, and that assignments are carried out properly. Perform rescue functions to include CPR, basic first aid, physically removing people from dangerous areas and using firefighting equipment to include fire hoses, extinguishers and breathing apparatus. Responsible for identifying training needs and coordinates delivery of training to subordinate staff.
Accounts for persons and funds and ensures that all equipment is operationally ready for use. This position works closely with and reports directly to the Correctional Captain III.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
/Management Preferences:
Salary Range: 45,431.00-$79,504.00
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 experience with report writing.
Documented supervisory skills in a prison facility
Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures/or Facility Operations.
This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Vacation,Sick,and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
To be considered for a Correctional Lieutenant III position, ALL applicants must :
- Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
- Possess a valid driver’s license
About The Division of I
** nstitutions:
The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.
Supplemental Application Information:
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.
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