Neuse CI Warden III

COO - OPS
- Institutions Operations

The Warden III reports to the Assistant Eastern Region Director and holds executive responsibility for the total operation, security, and performance of a minimum- or medium-custody correctional facility. The position directs multiple operational divisions serving offenders and employees. This includes the functions such as custody, programs, fiscal administration, human resources, health services, food service, maintenance, training, and support operations. The role establishes facility priorities, directs subordinate managers, develops or modifies internal operating procedures, and makes facility-level decisions involving staffing, security risks, specialized programs, critical incidents, and compliance with departmental requirements.

Key duties include:

• Direct the total operation, security, administration, and performance of the correctional facility.
• Establish facility goals, operating priorities, internal procedures, or corrective actions based on institutional needs and departmental requirements.
• Oversee custody, offender programs, fiscal administration, human resources, records, food service, maintenance, training, health services, behavioral health services, and on-site enterprises.
• Direct facility responses to emergencies, critical incidents, security threats, or other high-risk events.

To be considered for a Warden III 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

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Proven experience directing subordinate managers responsible for major correctional, administrative, programmatic, or support-service operations.
• Demonstrated experience establishing or modifying procedures, operational priorities, or corrective actions in response to security risks, staffing needs, or compliance concerns preferably for a correctional facility.
• Documented experience managing specialized correctional programs, increased custody requirements, special populations, or similarly complex institutional operations.
• Demonstrated experience making high-level decisions during emergencies, critical incidents, security threats, or other high-risk operational events.

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

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex 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.

Application Process

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.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice
- Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:
Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification . 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

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials…