{"id":1167727,"url":"https://alion.io/job/state-of-north-carolina-correctional-transportation-officer-central-region-office","title":"Correctional Transportation Officer - Central Region Office","company":{"id":44742,"name":"State of North Carolina","domain":"nc.gov","url":"https://alion.io/company/nc-governor-gov","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":86,"open_postings":193,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.762,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":13,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Harare, Zimbabwe"],"countries":["ZW"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":41558,"max":54078,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":54078},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T04:30:35Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T08:10:25Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Agency\nAdult CorrectionDivision\nCOO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title\nCorrectional Officer III (S)Position Number\n60063695Grade\nCR07About Us\nThe 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!\nDescription of Work\nThe North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Division of Institution is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety.This posting is for six (6) Regional Correctional Transportation Officer positions, that will report directly to the Regional Security Coordinator in the Central Region Office, which is in Raleigh, NC, Wake County, but will serve the geographic area of the region as needed to transport offender(s), in departmental vehicles. These positions will be 8-hour shifts Mon-Fri with possible callback. Start times will vary depending on transportation trip schedule. Must be flexible and available to work weekends, holidays and possible evenings based on operational needs. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:\nKey Duties Include:\n- Exercising independent decision-making within established policies and\nprocedures due to physical separation from supervisory personnel.\n- Providing custody supervision of offender(s) in their custody and control.\n- Enforcing rules and regulations for safety, health, and protection of offenders.\n- Performing searches of people, places, and objects.\n- Performing rescue functions to include CPR, basic first aid, physically\nremoving people from dangerous areas and using fire equipment to include\nfire hoses, extinguishers and breathing apparatuses.\n- Establishing and maintaining control of violent or uncooperative offenders.\nBeing able to defend oneself or others against violent attacks.\n- Loading, unloading, aiming, and firing handguns, shotguns, and rifles at the\nlevel of proficiency required, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times\nto include times of mental and verbal abuse by offender.\n- Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the public.\n- Will perform other duties assigned by the Regional Office.\nThe selected candidates may be required to work any shift including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage. This position is considered essential and will be required to report during times of inclement weather.\nKnowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences\nSalary Range: $41,558.00 - $54,078.00\nCandidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.\nThe Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:\nDocumented experience in offender supervision\nDocumented experience with weapons and other security equipment\nDocumented experience with searches\nThe Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date\nState Benefits Information:\nThe State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:\nHealth Insurance options\nRetirement Plans\nNC Flex Supplemental Benefits\nPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave\nPaid Parental Leave\nVisit the State Benefits website for additional information.\nCJ ROLE\nTo be considered for a Correctional Officer III position, (Correctional Transportation Officer) ALL applicants must:\nMeet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)\nPass a criminal background check\nProduce a negative drug screening result\nSuccessfully complete medical and psychological evaluations\nPossess a valid driver’s license\nRepost - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy.We Will Be Recruiting For Position 60066233 With This Post:\nThis Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections Employees, And Eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.\nPlease note that if there are no fully qualified candidates for the position, management may consider trainee candidates. Trainees must successfully meet all requirements in order to move up to the fully qualified job classification. Trainee salaries will be less than that of those employees who are fully qualified. The pay is adjusted when the employee is fully qualified.\nAbout The Division of Institutions:\nThe 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.\nSupplemental Application Information:\nApplication Process\nNCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.\nApplicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:\nComplete education history (including high school)\nFull work experience details\nCertificates and licenses, if applicable\nEducation must be from appropriately accredited institutions.\nInformation provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.\nIf multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.\nCriminal Justice Certified Positions\nIf 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. ALL applicants must:\nMeet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)\nPass a criminal background check\nProduce a negative drug screening result\nSuccessfully complete medical and psychological evaluations\nPossess a valid driver’s license\nEducation Equivalency Verification\nThe State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.\nFor a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.\nVeterans’ and National Guard Preference\nApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.\nApplicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. \nApplicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.\nPREA Requirement\nThe 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\nADA Accommodations\nConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.\nMinimum Education and Experience\nSome 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.\nHigh School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.\nEEO Statement\nThe 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. 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