Warden IV; Harnett CI

About Us

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!

Reporting directly to the South Central Region Director, this position functions as Warden IV and is part of the management team.

This position serves at the pleasure of agency leadership.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing the total operation of the prison facility including Administration, Custody, Food Service, Maintenance, and Programs.
• Setting goals and priorities for each component within the facility and making modifications, as needed.
• Developing and implementing long-range plans for the facility including future missions, programming, and operational needs.
• Providing direct involvement with hiring, discipline, and training of employees.
• Gather, evaluate, and report facility related data to support informed decision making and operational improvement.

Required Adverse Weather Reporting:

This position is designated as "Mandatory" and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Salary Grade Range: $70,627.00 - $

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:

• Demonstrated knowledge of supportive counseling techniques used to guide, motivate, and assist staff or service recipients
• Strong understanding of community resources and available services across public and private programs, with the ability to connect individuals or teams to appropriate supports.

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

This Position Is Exempt and Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126) .

To be considered for a Warden IV position, ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirement s (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

State Benefits Information:

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 Benefit s 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.

Harnett Correctional Institution is located in Lillington, North Carolina and houses up to 988 male offenders in a medium custody facility.

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.

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