Correctional Programs Director I

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Programs Director I (NS)

Position Number

60062512

Grade

NC10

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Hyde Correctional Facility in Swan Quarter, NC. Positions in this class direct programs for the rehabilitation of inmates in the prison system.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Positions at this level are responsible for administering programs for inmates at the larger prison facilities, or facilities having broader scope and complexity of programming; or positions function as assistants to the Programs Director II in larger institutions, offering a variety of program services. Positions in this class may also be responsible for directing a major program in a region or statewide basis. The primary programs areas are inmate classification; correctional programs including work release, incentive wage, study release, educational/vocational, volunteer programs, religion, cognitive-based interventions, and recreation; and correctional counseling. Work involves supervision of subordinate personnel who are responsible for the implementation, development, and maintenance of the programs on a daily basis. Positions are responsible for coordinating programs with custody and other facility staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $43,267.00 - 75,718.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of the Prisons section.

• Thorough knowledge of correctional programs and evidence-based practices.

• Ability to develop clear and concise reports and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Skill in supervision and management techniques.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date.

State Benefits Information:

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Repost - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy.

To be considered for a Correctional Program Director I position, ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license

About The Division of Institutions:

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Supplemental Application Information:

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with