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Agency Adult Correction Division Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Admissions Technician (S) Position Number 60057649 Grade NC02 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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $49,340.00 Management Preferences: Documented knowledge of an admission process into a correctional environment or human services program. This position is located at North Piedmont (CRV) Confinement in Response to Violation center. This correctional facility houses and provide intensive behavior modification programs for females who have committed technical violations of probation. Recording data and maintaining all offender records. Obtaining various types of information (socioeconomic, education substance abuse history, etc.) from offenders once they have been admitted including interviewing offenders, explaining terms of their sentence, and entering information into the OPUS system from the commitment and a variety of personal background documents and interviews. Making recommendations to a supervisor from the information gathered during the admission process as needed. Communicating clearly with offenders who may be difficult to communicate with and who may not understand why information is being asked and/or may have difficulty providing responses while utilizing various approaches with different offenders to ensure successful collection of necessary data. Explaining policies, practices, and procedures, as well as answering basic questions a new offender may have regarding what to expect during his commitment. Creating and maintaining a variety of files in both electronic and in hard copy format. including, but not limited to, offender records, reports, memorandum, policies, orientation materials and statistics, and general correspondences. Assists in other areas of the facility in a non-certified capacity when necessary. This position serves as backup to other administrative areas such as accounting, HR, etc. Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. The selected candidate will work Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. Hours may vary at times depending on the business needs of the facility. Note to Current State Employees: 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. Contact Information If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ingrid Watson at 919-582-6123. 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. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of correctional or human services experience; 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: Ingrid Watson Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.