Correctional Officer - Part-time (Pamlico Correctional) $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

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 youre 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.
• Perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.
• 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.
• 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 :

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 Abilities.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following :

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.

We hire Correctional Officers at three levels, based on institution custody level and applicant qualification :

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.

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.