Correctional Unit Manager lll; Pasquotank CI

Adult Correction

COO - Operations

Correctional Housing Unit Manager III (S)

NC10

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!

This position is located at Pasquotank Correctional Institution, in Elizabeth City, NC. This is in Pasquotank County.

Work in this class involves managing the operations of an institutional housing unit within a close-custody correctional institution, which may include controlled or restrictive housing, medical or mental health units. Employees supervise staff; determine and evaluate program design necessary to meet the needs of the inmate population; and coordinate the programs and services with program and custody staff. Employees are responsible for the programmatic/operational orientation of inmates which includes education, mental health, administrative and disciplinary segregation and work assignments.

Employees may chair the facility classification committee and are the final approving authority on unit classification and disciplinary committees. Employees report to a Correctional Assistant Superintendent. Establishes daily and weekly work schedules of staff to ensure coverage. Schedules and directs staff involved in investigating inmate grievances and administering disciplinary actions. Provides on-the-job training as needed. Establishes standards within the unit.

Reviews work of staff through review of use of force and incident reports, grievance investigations, classification actions, daily activity reports, and the case management system. Candidates must meet the requirements for Criminal Justice Certification, including U.S. Citizenship.

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 knowledge of report writing
• Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques, and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments
• Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures and/or Facility Operations

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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.

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.