Salary : $3,135.08 - $4,506.50 Monthly Location : Statewide, NC Job Type: Permanent Part-Time Job Number: 25-01734 Department: Adult Correction Division: Operations Opening Date: 03/16/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Job Class Title: Correctional Officer (Part-Time) Position Number: 6000000 Section: Division of Institutions Salary Grade: NC05-NC07 Description of Work Serve, Protect, and Make a Difference-Join Our Team as a Part-Time Correctional Officer. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is looking for dedicated individuals ready to build a meaningful career in public safety. If you're seeking a flexible part-time role look no further than this opportunity, this is your chance to make an impact, earn competitive pay, and gain valuable experience as a Correctional Officer. We have a mission that matters!Day in the Life:
- 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.
Flexible Scheduling - Choose from part-time options at any facility location. Offering several part-time shift options, consisting of four 6-hour days, four 8-hour days, or two 12-hour days per week. Openings are available on Morning, Day, Evening and Night shifts; part-time hours 24 to 32 hours a week maximum, with possible shift covering holidays and weekends. Career Growth - Part-time officers can transition to full-time as opportunities arise and transition across the state within different institution locations and internal promotional opportunities and growth. Requirements
- Must have an active Driver's License
- Ability to adhere to grooming and appearance standards
- Willingness to work part-time, flexible shifts, including weekends & holidays
Part-Time Benefits: Once hired as a Correctional Officer, you will be required to attend six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT). Training is held during specific timeframes throughout the year which will require you to stay overnight at a training facility, with weekends at home. June 2025 Training Location will be at Salemburg, NC. Room and board are provided for. Transportation can be available upon request. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The 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. For additional information, the following are additional resources for assistance: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesTo qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
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 for details.Choose Your Path We hire Correctional Officers at three levels, based on institution custody level and applicant qualifications:
- Correctional Officer I (Minimum Custody) - Low-supervision environments where offenders have more freedom.
- Correctional Officer II (Medium Custody) - Moderate security level requiring more supervision.
- Correctional Officer III (Close Custody) - High-security supervision with controlled movement.
Correctional Officer I: High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Correctional Officer II: High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Correctional Officer III: High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information 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. We have a mission that matters! Come Join Us! The Division of Institutions is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 individuals incarcerated in 53 prisons across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into various custody levels, which include Minimum, Medium, and Close, to ensure that the precise level of supervision is provided. With the purpose to provide every individual in custody proper care and supervision, irrespective of their custody level. The 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: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
- 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: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact a DAC Recruiter or email us at Our employees are ALL IN . It's an agency mindset that continuously strives to improve workplace culture by positively supporting and encouraging one another, the department, and the community we proudly serve. 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 Minimum age to be eligible for this position is 18 years of age, effective July 1, 2024. Are you 18 years old or older as of today?
02 Please provide your date of birth: 03 I understand that I'm applying and being considered for a Part-Time Permanent opportunity with the NC Department of Adult Correction?
04 To be eligible for Criminal Justice certification, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or Naturalized U.S. citizen or effective July 1, 2024 a lawful permanent resident who has resided in the US for the past three years. Are you a U.S. citizen by birth or Naturalized U.S. citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident (residing in US for the past three years)?
- U.S. Citizen
- Naturalized U.S. Citizen
- Lawful Permanent Resident
05 By entering your cell phone number below you are agreeing to receive updates on your application by text message. To decline text messages please leave the space below blank and all communication will be via email or telephone. 06 Are you currently or have you ever been employed as a Correctional Officer (CO) in a North Carolina state prison? If you were previously employed as a North Carolina Correctional Officer (CO), list the prison(s) you worked in and years(s) of employment. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 07 Please select the option that includes the county of your residence. This information will be used to determine where your application will be processed. If you are out of state, select the county where you plan to reside or work. (Select only one option)
- Central Region: Alamance, Anson, Buncombe, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Guildford, Mecklenburg, Nash, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, Vance, Wake, Warren & Wilson
- Eastern Region: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington & Wayne
- South Central Region: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly
- Western Region: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, McDowell, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, Yance
08 Below is a list of all prison facilities and the corresponding counties in which they are located. Please select your TOP CHOICE prison, based on residence location, that you are interested in working within. You will only be contacted for one prison at a time. Special Note: The Department may recommend an alternate location, based off availability of current vacancies.
- Alexander County - Alexander Correctional Institution (Close, Minimum)
- Anson County - Anson Correctional Institution (Close/Female, Medium/Female, Minimum/Male)
- Anson County- Brown Creek Correctional Institution (Minimum/Medium)
- Bertie County - Bertie Correctional Institution (Close/Medium)
- Buncombe County - Craggy Correctional Center (Medium, Minimum)
- Buncombe County - Western Correctional Center for Women (Minimum)
- Burke County - Foothills Correctional Institution (Close, Minimum)
- Burke County - Burke Confinement in Response to Violation (CRV) Centers
- Caldwell County - Caldwell Correctional Center - (Minimum)
- Carteret County - Carteret Correctional Center (Minimum)
- Caswell County - Caswell Correctional Center (Medium)
- Caswell County - Dan River Work Farm (Minimum)
- Catawba County - Catawba Correctional Center - (Minimum)
- Columbus County - Columbus Correctional Institution (Medium)
- Columbus County - Tabor Correctional Institution (Close, Medium, Minimum)
- Craven County - Craven Correctional Institution (Medium)
- Davidson County - Davidson Correctional Center (Minimum)
- Davidson County - North Piedmont Confinement in Response to Violation (CRV) Centers
- Forsyth County - Forsyth Correctional Center (Minimum)
- Franklin County - Franklin Correctional Center (Medium)
- Gaston County - Gaston Correctional Center (Minimum)
- Granville County - Granville Correctional Institution (Close)
- Greene County - Eastern Correctional Institution (Close)
- Greene County - Greene Correctional Institution (Minimum)
- Greene County - Maury Correctional Institution (Close, Medium)
- Halifax County - Roanoke River Correctional Institution (Medium, Minimum)
- Harnett County - Harnett Correctional Institution (Medium)
- Hyde County - Hyde Correctional Institution (Minimum)
- Johnston County - Johnston Correctional Center (Minimum)
- Lee County - Sanford Correctional Center (Minimum)
- Lincoln County - Lincoln Correctional Center (Minimum)
- McDowell County - Marion Correctional Institution (Close, Minimum)
- Mitchell County - Avery/Mitchell Correctional Institution (Medium)
- Mitchell County - Mountain View Correctional Institution (Medium)
- Montgomery County - Southern Correctional Institution (Close/Male)
- Nash County - Nash Correctional Institution (Medium)
- New Hanover County - New Hanover Correctional Institution (Minimum)
- Orange County - Orange Correctional Center (Minimum)
- Pamlico County - Pamlico Correctional Institution (Medium)
- Pasquotank County - Pasquotank Correctional Institution (Close/Min)
- Pender County - Pender Correctional Institution (Medium)
- Randolph County - Randolph Correctional Center (Minimum)
- Richmond County - Richmond Correctional Institution (Medium - Adult; Minimum Youth
- Robeson County - Lumberton Correctional Institution (Medium)
- Robeson County - Robeson Confinement in Response to Violation (CRV) Centers
- Rowan County - Piedmont Correctional Institution (Medium, Minimum)
- Rutherford County - Rutherford Correctional Center (Minimum)
- Sampson County - Sampson Correctional Institution (Medium, Minimum)
- Stanly County - Albemarle Correctional Institution (Medium)
- Scotland County - Scotland Correctional Institution (Close, Medium, Minimum)
- Tyrrell County - Tyrrell Prison Work Farm (Minimum)
- Wake County - Wake Correctional Center (Minimum)
- Wake County - Central Prison (Close/Med/Min)
- Wake County - North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (Close, Medium, Minimum)
- Warren County - Warren Correctional Institution (Close, Medium, Minimum)
- Wayne County - Neuse Correctional Institution (Medium)
- Wilkes County - Wilkes Correctional Center
09 If you have held, or currently hold a position that requires Criminal Justice certification such as a law enforcement, police or sheriff's standards organization, has your certification ever been reviewed or revoked for any reason up to and including dismissal?
10 Which best describes your highest level of education?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma
- GED
- Home Schooled
- Private High School
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
11 Please list the name of the school/institution/home school attended in which you received your high school diploma/GED. Please enter the city and state of the school you listed above. 12 Do you have a valid Driver's License? If so, please provide your driver's license number and the State in which issued (Needed for background purposes for Criminal Justice certification). 13 Have you ever been charged and/or convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
14 If you answered yes that you have been charged or convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered No , please type N/A. 15 Do you have any pending criminal charges, other than minor traffic violations?
16 Have you ever been sentenced to jail or prison, community service, and/or sentenced to probation (supervised or non-supervised)?
17 List all names by which you have been known. List all nickname(s), alias(es), adopted name(s), married name(s), maiden name(s), divorced name(s), legal name changes etc. you have used. If you have used only one name, indicate that name below. 18 List all states and foreign countries you have lived in, worked in, or attended school in since the age of 18. 19 Do you understand that as a Correctional Officer you must work rotating, fixed or split shifts that will include days, nights, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime as required?
20 Do you understand once hired as a Correctional Officer, you will be required to attend six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) (NOTE: this training will begin during your second week of employment) which will require you to stay overnight at a training facility, with weekends at home? Location will be at Salemburg, NC. Room and board are provided form, transportation can be available upon request.
21 Where did you learn about this opportunity?
- DAC Recruiter
- Job Fair
- State of North Carolina Website
- DAC Agency Website
- Commercial Job
- Social Media
- Hardcopy Print Ad
- Friend/Colleague
- TV/Radio
- NC Employment (NC Works)
- Other (billboard, etc.)
22 Omission and/or falsification of information discovered during the application process will impact your hiring eligibility as a Criminal Justice Certified Correctional Officer. Applicants must complete all supplemental questions. To receive credit for the supplemental questions answered, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application. Your application should also reflect all education, work experience, Certificates and Licenses acquired. Have you provided such information within the body of the application?
23 In order to receive credit for the 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 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. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (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).
24 Please select all shift coverages that you would be interested in working:
- Morning
- Day
- Evening
- Night
25 If awarded the opportunity to work as a Part-Time Correctional Officer, please select all the following work schedule for which you are available:
- 6 hours, 4 days per week
- 8 hours, 4 days per week
- 12 hours, 2 days per week
- Other
26 If you selected Other to the previous question on part-time work schedule, please elaborate on your work schedule availability: Required Question