Job Description
Join North Carolina's premier state agency as a Correctional Officer on our night shift team. Protect and serve your community while enjoying competitive benefits, pension plans, and career advancement opportunities. This vital role offers stability, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in public safety.
We provide comprehensive training, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive work environment. Night shift premiums apply, and positions include full state employee benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce facility regulations
- Conduct regular security inspections and headcounts
- Respond to emergencies and incidents with de-escalation techniques
- Document incidents and maintain accurate shift reports
- Transport inmates between facilities and court proceedings
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies as needed
- Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid North Carolina driver's license
- Ability to pass background check and physical fitness assessment
- Basic computer literacy and report writing skills
- Must be 21 years or older
- No felony convictions
- Ability to work rotating night shifts (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
- First Aid/CPR certification preferred