Jail Compliance Inspector

** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * Health Service Regulation
** Job Classification Title
** Jail Compliance Inspector (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC09

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
** Description of Work
** The Jail Compliance Inspector position in the Construction Section’s Jail and Detention Unit conducts semiannual inspections of county, municipal and regional jails to monitor compliance with state rules and statutes for jail operation. This position investigates and responds to inmate grievances, conducts follow-up inspections regarding corrective action plans, and ensures any life safety deficiencies are corrected. Other responsibilities include:

* Evaluating operating practices.

* Evaluating detainee/inmate treatment.

* Evaluating the physical facility.

* Provide technical assistance to local sheriffs and county officials.
This position has a possibility of being home based, as long as the home is determined to meet business needs within North Carolina. This position requires four (4) days per week of travel throughout the state with 1-2 overnight stays a week, and the ability to do on-site inspections. DHSR offers excellent State benefits including paid time off (State holidays, vacation, and sick leave).
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Salary Range: $41,206 - $72,113

Recruitment Range: $41,206 - $60,182
* 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

/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.*
* * Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver license.*
* * Demonstrated knowledge of detention facility administration, operations, and security measures.*
* * Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to document inspection findings using Microsoft Word.*
* * Demonstrated ability to conduct inspections and advise management and other officials regarding the North Carolina laws relating to jails.
*** This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
**** The Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR)
** provides for the health, safety and well-being of individuals through effective regulatory and remedial activities including appropriate consultation and training opportunities and by improving access to health care delivery systems through the rational allocation of needed facilities and services.  The Construction Section reviews plans and specifications, makes on-site inspections and provides consultation to ensure a safe and proper environment for patients, residents and inmates.
** Compensation & Benefits:
** The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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** Supplemental and Contact Information
** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: .DHHS

uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised  accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process  
** Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.*
* * Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following:
Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate…