North Carolina Correctional Officer

Ready to make a difference? The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career in public safety. 

We are seeking full-time employees to join our team as Correctional Officers.

Applicants must have an active Driver License.

Correctional Officer Responsibilities:

• Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders.
• Officers must tour assigned areas, which will require:
  • periodically climbing stairs.
  • observing offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.
  • identify offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken.
  • and perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
• The general security duties performed by officers require them to:
  • search offenders, visitors, cells, and other areas for weapons and contraband.
  • monitor and regulate offender and staff movement.
  • maintain and record offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.
  • escort offenders within and outside the institution.
  • use and maintain keys and other equipment.
  • and supervise offender work details.
• Specific security duties vary by post-assignment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

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About Us:

DAC is one of the largest state agency 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.