Correctional Transportation Officer - Central Region Office

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations – Correctional Officer III (S) – Position # , Grade CR07. This role supports the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections as a Regional Correctional Transportation Officer. The Officer will report to the Regional Security Coordinator in the Central Region Office in Raleigh, NC, and serve the Central Region.

• Exercise independent decision-making within established policies and procedures while physically separated from supervisory personnel.
• Provide custody supervision of offender(s) in department vehicles during transport.
• Enforce rules and regulations for the safety, health, and protection of offenders.
• Conduct searches of people, places, and objects.
• Perform rescue functions, including CPR, basic first aid, and use of fire equipment such as hoses, extinguishers, and breathing apparatuses.
• Establish and maintain control of violent or uncooperative offenders, and defend oneself or others from violent attacks.
• Load, unload, aim, and fire handguns, shotguns, and rifles at required proficiency levels, maintaining professional demeanor amid mental or verbal abuse.
• Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the public.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Regional Office.

• Minimum education:
  
  High School diploma or GED and two years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background screening, negative drug test, medical & psychological evaluations, and valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in offender supervision, weapons and security equipment, and searches is preferred.
• Eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.
• Must meet 12 NCAC 09G .0302 Criminal Justice Standards requirements.

State of North Carolina comprehensive benefits:
Health Insurance options, Retirement Plans (NC Flex), Supplemental Benefits, Paid Vacation, Sick & Community Service Leave, Paid Parental Leave. For additional information, visit the State Benefits website.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Reasonable accommodation is provided for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs.