Correctional Associate Warden

Agency Adult Correction

Division COO - OPS
- Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Asst Supt III (NS)
Position NumberGradeNC
15

About UsThe 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 The Associate Warden supports the Warden in directing custody and institutional operations at a medium-custody correctional facility housing male offenders. The position oversees facility security, offender housing, staffing resources, food service operations, internal investigations, and related operational functions to maintain safe, consistent, and policy-compliant operations. The role provides guidance to correctional supervisors and serves as the Facility Head during extended absences of the Warden.

Key

Duties Include:

Direct daily custody, security, offender housing, and institutional operations.

Manage the custody section, including food service operations and applicable restrictive housing functions.

Provide supervisors with guidance on correctional policies, security procedures, and operational requirements.

Review incident reports, offender requests, security concerns, and other matters requiring management-level action.

Assign, conduct, or review internal investigations involving critical incidents, employee conduct, or facility operations.

Allocate personnel and operational resources based on staffing levels, security risks, and institutional priorities.

Coordinate emergency responses or other non-routine operations requiring timely management decisions.

Serve as the Facility Head during extended periods of absence of the Warden.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $55,221 - $96,639

This Position Is Designated As “Mandatory” And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date To be considered for a Correctional Associate Warden 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

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:

Demonstrated experience directing custody or security operations within a correctional institution.

Documented experience reviewing incident reports or conducting internal investigations involving correctional operations, employee conduct, or security concerns.

Proven experience applying correctional policies related to offender housing, restrictive housing, institutional security, or emergency response.

Demonstrated experience supervising correctional managers or front-line supervisors through coaching, policy guidance, performance management, or disciplinary processes.

Documented experience allocating staffing or operational resources based on institutional needs, security risks, or emergency conditions.

State Benefits Information:

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

Health Insurance options

Retirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave About The Division of I nstitutions:

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison…