Correctional Officer - Marion Correctional Institution

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Correctional Officer I (S)

Salary Grade Range: $42,512.00 - $74,396.00

This posting is for a Correctional Officer I position at The Governor's Western Residence in Asheville, NC (Buncombe County). The position will be assigned to Marion Correctional Institution, located in Marion, NC (McDowell County), and will perform duties at the Governor's Western Residence as needed. In addition to responsibilities at the facility, this position will work under the direction of and provide security support to the Director of the Executive Mansion.

Key duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide secure transportation of offender(s) to and from the residence in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily security, safety, and sanitation inspections of the residence.
• Assign and oversee the daily duties and work assignments of offenders assigned to the residence.
• Maintain and ensure the proper care and operational condition of equipment assigned to the residence and grounds.

This position is required to participate in rotating on-call duties and may be called upon to respond to needs or issues outside of normal working hours.

Must live within 30 minutes of the mansion due to maximum response to visitor request or special instructions is 30 minutes. The North Carolina Governor's Western Residence is located at 45 Patton Mountain Road, Asheville, NC 28804.

This is an anticipated vacancy.

Internal Posting
- This is an internal posting open only for current North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections employees, and eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) candidates from North Carolina State Government, or current temporary employees.

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

About The Division of Institutions:

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.

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:

• 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:

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Veterans' and National Guard Preference:

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement:

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