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Form of workGranville Correctional Institution is a Medium-Close custody facility located in Butner, NC. It houses approximately 1,012 male offenders. This position will function in the program section of the correctional facility. This position's responsibilities include:
- Communicate effectively with staff, offenders, and the general public verbally and in written form.
- Serve as coordinator and advisor to the Director's Sub-committees (DSC) and to area, institution, or complex authorities.
- Attend Subcommittee meetings to advise on policies and procedures, as well as on unique aspects or special needs of a particular prison facility or offender.
- Advocate problem cases through DSC to the Director's Review Committee (DRC) and coordinate transfers of offenders accordingly.
- Serve as consultant to lower classification committees at the area, institutional, and complex levels, and provide informal training in interpreting policies, procedures and laws.
- Have a thorough knowledge of the classification process and a knowledge of programs and unique aspects of each prison facility.
- Have knowledge of utilization of testing results and psychological aspects, along with a knowledge of characteristics of mental conditions and understanding of sociological facets and family interactions.
- Serve as a member on the DCC and FCC committees.
- Coordinate tort claims.
The prison's high-security maximum control unit (HCON) opened in October 1998. This high-security concept in correctional design is intended for the state's most violent and assaultive offenders. The "Supermax" (HCON) unit in Butner was the first of its kind in North Carolina.
Due to the demand of prison space, in 2003, the facility's age criteria for offenders changed from 18-21 to 19-25. In October 2005, the facility changed its name from Polk Youth Institution to Polk Correctional Institution to reflect this older population, including the HCON unit.
Polk Correctional Institution officially opened November 15, 1997 when offenders were transferred to the new facility. The new prison in Butner replaced an old unit on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. The original Polk facility acquired its name in 1920 from Col. William Polk, a decorated officer in the Revolutionary War. It was built on the grounds of Camp Polk, a U.S. Army tank base during World War I. Initially, inmates farmed the site.
On Oct. 4, 2021, the facility's name was changed to Granville Correctional Institution.
- Documented knowledge of policies and procedures of NCDAC and of correctional programs.
- Documented knowledge of psychological testing and testing results.
- Documented knowledge of policies, procedures, and laws regarding the offender classification processing system.
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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in a human services or criminal justice field and two years of experience in correctional programs management or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
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 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Santino East at 919-582-6110.
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
