Correctional Programs Director I

Agency
Adult Correction

Division
Operations

Job Classification Title
Correctional Programs Director I (NS)

Position Number

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
Reporting to the Associate Warden of Programs at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directing and administering programs for offenders at a large maximum-security prison facility.
• Directing a major program on an area or statewide basis. (The primary programs areas are offender classification; correctional programs (work release, incentive wage, study release, home leave, adult basic education, volunteer programs, religion, and recreation); and supportive counseling.).
• Supervising subordinate personnel who are responsible for the implementation, development, and maintenance of the programs on a daily basis.
• Coordinating programs with custody staff.
• Serving in a custody role during emergency situations as needed, such as disturbances and escapes.

(Salary Range: $43,655 to $72,897)

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the "Minimum Education and Experience" listed from the OSHR class specification as seen in the next section below. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed here in this section are now to be used as "Management Preferences" and to be used to screen for the MOST QUALIFIED pool of applicants.
Management Preferences

• Documented experience with report writing.
• Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.

This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government
.
Please review your application carefully before submitting it and be sure to enter a detailed description in the EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES/LICENSES sections of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits with established working hours of
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need.

Note To Current State Employees
The salary grade for this position is
NC10
. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About Central Prison
Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers.

While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services.

Contact Information
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at or by phone at Email is preferred and more efficient.)
Minimum Education And Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
two years of experience in correctional programs management or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter
Celeste Robinson

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