Administrative Officer - Forsyth Correctional Center

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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!

This position is located at Forsyth Correctional Center located in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Forsyth County), which is a 248-bed minimum custody facility and employs approximately 55 staff. The primary purpose of this position is to organize and coordinate the complete business and human resource functions at the assigned minimum custody facility. This requires high level decision making based on knowledge of DAC policy as well as a thorough understanding of facility operations.

Established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and must be available 24/7 to meet facility needs. This position reports directly to the Warden I of Forsyth Correctional Center.

• Provides oversight of all facility administrative operations, including budget, business office functions, procurement, inventory, and support services to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Supervises administrative and support staff, including assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring staff are trained in applicable policies and procedures.
• Implements and monitors administrative policies and procedures in accordance with NCDAC guidelines and State regulations.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors the facility’s operating budget, ensuring proper fiscal management, reporting, and adherence to established controls.
• Ensures compliance with internal audits, policy standards, and regulatory requirements, and implements corrective actions as necessary.
• Serves as a member of the facility’s management team, providing guidance and recommendations on administrative, financial, and operational matters.
• Coordinates administrative support functions with custody and programs staff to ensure continuous and effective facility operations.
• Reviews and evaluates administrative processes and operations to identify inefficiencies and knowledge skills and abilities / management preferences.

$45,431.00 - $79,504.00

Applicants 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:

• Documented knowledge of Human Resource Policies and Procedures
• Documented knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices
• Knowledge of Modern Office Procedures, Practices, and Equipment
• Documented knowledge of Supervisory Skills

11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.

• 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 salary grade for this position is NC11. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result.

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.

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…