Correctional Associate Warden-Catawba Correctional Center

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This position is located at Catawba Correctional Center located in Newton, N.C. (Catawba County), which is a 246-bed minimum custody facility that employs approximately 63 staff. The Correctional Assistant Superintendent for Program I serves as a key member of the facility's leadership team and oversees all program services within a small correctional facility housing fewer than 300 minimum custody offenders. This position provides comprehensive direction and coordination in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating corrective, rehabilitative, and therapeutic programs that support offender growth and positive behavior.

The role ensures staff development, policy compliance, program integrity, and alignment with departmental standards while also assisting with overall facility management, administrative processes, communication, and strategic planning. The position additionally serves as the Associate Warden during the Warden's absence and rotates as Officer in Charge and Duty Officer. Established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and must be available 24/7 to meet facility needs.

This position reports to the facility Warden.

The Correctional Assistant Superintendent for Program I provides leadership and oversight for a wide range of facility programs including classification, chaplaincy, recreation, transitional services, work assignments, prison life initiatives, healthcare, mental health services, evidence-based interventions, and educational opportunities. The position supervises both direct and indirect staff, manages recruitment and performance processes, coordinates resources, ensures compliance with all departmental manuals and policies, and evaluates program effectiveness.

This role maintains structured offender schedules, oversees daily and special activities, ensures proper implementation of programming and evidence-based practices, and conducts audits and inspections to maintain operational standards. In addition to overseeing programming, the position directs offender classification processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy compliant decisions related to custody levels, transfers, restrictions, and special reviews. The role supports facility operations by preparing reports, responding to inquiries from offenders, families, attorneys, agencies, and the public, coordinating communication among staff, resolving program related concerns, and contributing to budget planning.

The position serves as a resource to internal and external stakeholders and consistently maintains professionalism, sound judgment, and effective communication to support safe, compliant, and productive facility operations. The position additionally serves as the Associate Warden during the Warden's absence and rotates as Officer in Charge and Duty Officer.

Salary Range: $50,088-$87,654 Salary Grade: NC13

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 applying departmental policies and procedures, with working knowledge of correctional programs and offender rehabilitation strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting assessment results and psychological factors related to offender behavior, classification, and program needs.
• Demonstrated experience in synthesizing data and applying knowledge of complex correctional operations to make accurate, defensible offender classification and program decisions.

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

*** This Is an Internal Posting Open Only for Current North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections Employees, And Eligible Sate Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates from North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees. ***

Necessary Special

Qualifications:

MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

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

Required Adverse Weather Reporting:

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

State Benefits Information:

• 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.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC13. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their…