Description of Work
Warren Correctional Institution
Manson, North Carolina
**Careers That Matter**
*Welcome Future Warren Correctional Employee*
Becoming employed with the State of North Carolina Department of Adult Correction can offer a secure state job, competitive pay, health insurance, a family-oriented atmosphere, room for future promotions and many other state benefits. We are looking for individuals that promote and facilitate teamwork, perform their job duties to the best of their ability and who are committed to excellence.
Upcoming Hiring Event: 9/18/25 9AM – 2PM
We encourage you to attend our upcoming Hiring Event located at Warren Correctional Institution (379 Collins Rd, Manson, NC 27553). At our Hiring Event expect things such as, application assistance, facility tours, Q/A with current employees to answer any questions or concerns you may have, same day interviews, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
Below is information on becoming a Correctional Officer and about Warren Correctional Institution BUT to apply for a Correctional Officer position you must apply at Statewide Correctional Officer Posting (click link to apply).
NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Hires with a start date prior to July 1, 2025, are eligible for the prior $10,000 Sign on Bonus. All hires with a start date on July 1, 2025 or after, are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus. In addition, to be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.
ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR THE APPLICANT REFERRAL BONUS!
The North Carolina Division of Prisons is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety. We are seeking full time employees to join our team as Correctional Officers and are pleased to announce the new Step Pay Plan approved by the NC Legislature. This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increases based on each year of experience as a NC Correctional Officer. Those with prior NC Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each year of experience as well.
Open Interviews:We encourage you to complete an online application or come by the facility to apply. We have open interviews EVERY Monday/Friday from 9am until 11am at the Warren Correctional Institution Administrative Office (379 Collins Rd, Manson, NC 27553).
About Warren Correctional Institution:
Warren Correctional Institution is a medium custody facility located in Manson, NC which houses approximately 725 male offenders. The facility provides offender labor to one Correction Enterprises operation located off site: The Janitorial Product Plant manufactures a variety of cleaning products, soap, and plastic bags that are sold to various agencies/companies.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Correctional Officer II’s are responsible for ensuring the care, custody, and control of offenders and report to a Correctional Sergeant II. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Touring assigned areas which will require periodically climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time.
- Observing offenders’ activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.
- Identifying offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken as needed.
- Performing general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
- Searching offenders, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband.
- Monitoring and regulating offenders’ and staff movement.
- Maintaining and recording offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.
- Escorting offenders within and outside the institution.
- Using and maintaining keys, two-way radios and other equipment.
- Supervising offenders’ work details.
- Performing other special security duties that vary by post assignment.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required. This is a permanent full-time position with State Benefits.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Click HERE to view NCDAC Personal Appearance Policy. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy. Click HERE to view NCDAC Correctional Officer Video.
Note to Applicants:
Your Education and Experience is valuable to our Correctional Institution. Review the Salary Information and the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements section carefully. We strongly advise you to include all your education and experience on your application. If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for Correctional Officer II is CR06. 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.
SALARY INFORMATION:
NCDAC has rolled out a new Step Pay Plan for it’s Correctional Officers that has been approved by the NC Legislature. This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increase based on each year of experience as a NC Correctional Officer. Those with prior NC Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each of experience as well. (See chart below.)
**CO II Trainee Appointments will be accepted at a lower salary rate. Once the experience has been met, the salary will be appropriately adjusted.**
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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
Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the general public.
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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Correctional Officer II: High School Diploma/GED certificate from an accredited school and one-year experience as Correctional Officer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An equivalent combination of the education and experience listed below may be considered to meet the minimum education and experience requirements (above) for the Correctional Officer positions.
Associate Degree in any field
Bachelor’s Degree in any field
Military experience (no dishonorable discharge, one year of full-time military service is equal to one year of experience)
Probation/Parole Officer (PPO)
Any sworn law enforcement or juvenile detention experience at the federal, state county, or municipal level
Correctional Officer within North Carolina or from another state
County Jailor
Municipal Police Officer
Deputy Sheriff
Detention Officer
Federal Correction Officer
Special Officer (Certified Police Officer) (i.e., Hospital Police)
Related criminal justice or law enforcement role
***This is not an exhaustive list, other experience may be applied therefore it is important that you complete all portions of the application.***
It is important that your application include all relevant education and experience in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Embedded or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Come Join Us To Make A Difference!
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is one of the largest state agencies 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 Institutions with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff in state prisons 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.
The Division of Institutions is one of the divisions in DAC and employs a variety of staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.
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. 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 DD-256 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).
- Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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 Celeste Robinson by phone at 919-582-6116 or by email at celeste.r.robinson@dac.nc.gov.