Correctional Transportation Officer - Central Region Office

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS
- Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Officer III (S) Position Number  Grade CR07

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 North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Division of Institution is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety. This posting is for one (1) Regional Correctional Transportation Officer positions, that will report directly to the Region Transportation Sergeant in the Central Region Office, which is in Raleigh, NC, Wake County, but will serve the geographic area of the region as needed to transport offender(s), in departmental vehicles.

These position will be 8-hour shifts Mon-Fri with possible callback. Start times will vary depending on transportation trip schedule. Must be flexible and available to work weekends, holidays and possible evenings based on operational needs. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Exercising independent decision‑making within established policies and procedures due to physical separation from supervisory personnel.
• Providing custody supervision of offender(s) in their custody and control.
• Enforcing rules and regulations for safety, health, and protection of offenders.
• Performing searches of people, places, and objects.
• Performing rescue functions to include CPR, basic first aid, physically removing people from dangerous areas and using fire equipment to include fire hoses, extinguishers and breathing apparatuses.
• Establishing and maintaining control of violent or uncooperative offenders. Being able to defend oneself or others against violent attacks.
• Loading, unloading, aiming, and firing handguns, shotguns, and rifles at the level of proficiency required, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times to include times of mental and verbal abuse by offender.
• Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the public.
• Will perform other duties assigned by the Regional Office.

The selected candidates may be required to work any shift including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage. This position is considered essential and will be required to report during times of inclement weather.

Salary Range: $41,558.00 - $54,078.00 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 in offender supervision Documented experience with weapons and other security equipment Documented experience with searches

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M.

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…