Administrative Associate II Sanford CC)

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 to the Correctional Programs Director I, this position performs a variety of administrative, clerical, and office support duties requiring knowledge of office or work unit policies and procedures in order to communicate information involving programs, functions, and services.

• Preparing documents and reports, composing memos and letters, compiling records, organizing and maintaining files, and posting information.
• Entering time for offender work release.
• Greeting, referring, and assisting visitors, clients, staff, and others.
• Distributing mail and photocopying.
• Using a variety of office equipment and technology.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Microsoft Word.

$31,200 - $51,249

This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

• 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 NC02. 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.

Sanford Correctional Center is located in Sanford, North Carolina and houses up to 298 male offenders in a minimum custody facility.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (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…