Correctional Associate Warden​/Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Associate Warden Operations (NS)

Adult Correction

COO - Operations

NC18

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!

The primary purpose of this position is to administer the overall security and daily operations of either Central Prison or North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women through the established policies and procedures for the daily operation of one of the state’s two maximum security, close custody institutions housing death row.

This position is responsible for the planning, directing, coordination, and supervision of approximately 800 to 1000 employees who provide round-the-clock custody supervision for such an institution housing approximately 1,100 – 1600 inmates daily.

This position will assist the Warden and Deputy Warden in determining long range operational objectives for approximately 11 specialized populations to include Regular Population, Maximum Control, Intensive Control, Protective Control, Disciplinary Segregation, Death Row, Safe keepers, Pre‑Sentence Diagnostic, Processing, Out-Patient Treatment, and In-Patient Treatment.

Additionally, inmates assigned to High Security Maximum Control (HCON) are housed at these facilities for special medical and mental health needs.

This position also provides input in the development of overall internal standards and procedures designed to meet institutional goals.

Salary Grade Range: $63,927.00 - $

Salary Pay Grade: NC18

There was an update to the Salary Range effective February 1, 2026. The new salary range is $63,927.00 - $.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This position is located at Central Prison, Raleigh, NC, Wake County. The position reports directly to the Deputy Warden.

• Responsible for planning and administering the custody and operations of a maximum-security institution housing over 1,000 offenders and employing approximately 1,200 employees
• Assists the Warden and Deputy Warden in determining long range operational objectives for 11 specialized populations
• Provides input in the development of overall internal standards and procedures designed to meet institutional needs
• Establishes operational priorities related to offender security, housing, movement & transportation requirements Reviews & evaluates institution security procedures
• Serves as a member of the institution management team to provide input on projected maintenance & replacement requirements for institutional equipment; evaluate, prioritize budget needs
• Assists the Warden & Deputy Warden in carrying out court mandated executions
• Acts in the absence of the Warden or Deputy Warden in administrative policy & procedure

Management Preference:
Experience working at a Captain level or higher within a prison environment.

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. Visit the website for State Benefits.

NCDAC 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 position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

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