Salary: $41,655.00 - $72,897.00 AnnuallyLocation : Davidson County, NCJob Type: Permanent Full-TimeJob Number: 24-15762 INST6 60072773Department: Adult CorrectionDivision: OperationsOpening Date: 01/02/2025Closing Date: 1/9/2025 5:00 PM EasternJob Class Title: Correctional Programs Director IPosition Number: 60072773Section: Adult Correction/Operations Davidson Correctional CenterSalary Grade: NC10Description of WorkThis position is located at Davidson Correctional Center in Davidson County, NC, this is a minimum custody male facility.Program Director I is responsible for coordinating, managing and supervising programs (recreation, education, or classification), for Davidson Correctional Center # 4420. This position will provide case management to specified inmate caseload and will be responsible for training, evaluation, and supervision of subordinate staff. This position must review, analyze, and evaluate documents and behavioral data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation. Program Director I must effectively communicate with staff, inmates, and general public, verbally and in writing. This position may be require operation of DAC motor vehicles in a safe and secure manner in varying weather and road conditions. This position will work under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders, who can become physically violent and verbally abusive. This position must conduct continuous visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area, operate various office machines, computer and prepare written performance crisis intervention and routine counseling to include suicide prevention. Program Director I also accounts for supplies and equipment.This person will need the ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees as well as the ability to initiate and implement any needed program and procedures. Sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting these policies and procedures is required. This person needs to have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with all staff within the institution. This position must also have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and also have the ability to express comments and opinions clearly and concisely in oral and written form.Correctional Program Director I is responsible for the management/supervision of various programs/activities for the Institution. Specifically, this employee will supervise and coordinate various activities of professional or sub-professional staff engaged in the correctional program's operation. This position will also serve as the Case Management Specialist for the unit. The tracking and management of the inmate population is a sophisticated and complex effort and will require the expertise of the professional level including coordinating efforts with other agencies, providing for a program audit system, and participating as a member of a facility management team. Duties also include establishing work schedules and standards, coaching, counseling, NCVIP, evaluating training needs, providing direction and guidance in program implementation and delegating of special and routine duties. Program Director I will also be responsible for providing initial and ongoing training to operational Program Staff and coordinating training for all unit staff. Program Director I is responsible for continued growth/development of unit Community volunteer (on-site) program. This position will delegate duties/responsibilities in this area to subordinate staff.This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**Note to Current State Employees:The salary grade for this position is NC10. 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. Salary Grade:NC10 Salary Range: $41655-$72897 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Documented knowledge of the Inmate Classification System.
- Documented knowledge of Inmate Programs.
- Documented knowledge of Prisons' Policy and Procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience . If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in correctional programs management or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact InformationCome Join Us To Make A Difference!Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATIONThe North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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. DAC 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. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:
- The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction:
- Per , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-###-####. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Kathy Fox at 828-###-####. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.01 In order to receive credit for supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Your application should d also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education-including high school, Work experience-each position should be listed separately, Certificates, Licenses, Skills, and Additional Information) I acknowledge the requirement.Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.
02 Are you currently employed by the NC Department of Adult Correction?
03 Do you have a High school diploma (or GED)?
04 What is your highest level of education you COMPLETED.If a college degree, please list your major(s) 05 How many years of Correctional Program Management experience do you have?Less than 2 years
- Less than 2 years
- 2-4 years
- 4-6 years
- 6-8 years
- 8 or more years
06 Please document your current or previous experience working with the inmate classification system, be specific 07 Please document your current or previous experience working with inmate programs and be specific. 08 Please document your knowledge of NCDAC policies and procedures and be specific. 09 Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the job which you are applying.)
10 If you answer yes that you have been convicted of am offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the offense. 11 If selected for this position, the salary range offered will be within the posted salary range of $41,655 -$72,897. Are you willing to accept a salary in this range:Answering 'No to this question will result in your application being withdrawn from further consideration
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