Correctional Unit Manager II
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Management
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Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief
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!
The Correctional Housing Unit II position is located at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maury NC, which houses approximately 477 medium or close custody male offenders. This position provides direct support to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager III and assumes responsibility for the overall management of the correctional housing unit in the absence of the Correctional Housing Unit Manager III. This position is responsible for first line supervision of Correctional Sergeants.
This position's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assuming responsibility for the overall management of the correctional housing unit in the absence of the CHUM III.
- Providing leadership and guidance to subordinate staff and ensures staff are alert, properly trained, informed and prepared to perform their job responsibilities under a variety of conditions.
- Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing standard operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
- Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.
- Communicating effective instruction/direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies situations.
- Responding to emergency situations such as: distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders.
- Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.
- Investigating and taking action when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
- Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.
- Serving on a variety of institutional committees as needed.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679
Please be sure to provide a working telephone number and/or e-mail address with your application for any interview requests you may receive.
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 operations
- Knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
State Benefits Information :- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
Necessary Special Qualifications :- MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
To be considered for a Correctional Housing Unit Manager II position, ALL applicants must :
- Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
- Pass a criminal background check
- Produce a negative drug screening result
- Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
- Possess a valid driver's license
This position is designated as "Mandatory" and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
Note to Current State Employees :
The salary grade for this position is NC08 . State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay…
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