Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Officer II (S)

Position Number

65013221

Grade

CR06

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

This Correctional Officer position works as a K-9 Handler. This position is assigned to the Division of Operations; however, the work stie is located at Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, Bertie County NC. The position may be utilized anywhere in the State.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Correctional Officer II (K-9 Handler)

This Correctional Officer position works as a K-9 Handler. This position is assigned to the Division of Operations; however, the work site is located at Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, Bertie County NC. The position may be utilized anywhere in the State. Position responsibilities also include: 

Responsible for cell phone, narcotics, and/or bloodhound canines. Will participate in the following:

Drug interdictions & facility searches involving narcotic detection and/or cellphone canines.

Fugitive operations using tracking bloodhounds.

Multi-agency tasks force as necessary.

Responsible for the training and utilization of all canines and will perform training exercises at least twice per week utilizing a variety of training conditions and methods. Responsible for the wellbeing of canines assigned to them, as well as the canines housed at Bertie Correctional Institution to include the cleanliness of the canines and the kennels.   Responsible for the daily care and feeding of the canines, ensuring appropriate medical care, and maintaining a record of the Canine's medical history. Responsible for the proper care and maintenance of an assigned vehicle and equipment. Will respond to emergencies requiring the use of a canine, as well as planned searches. Required to be on-call for a week at a time on a rotating basis with three other K-9 handlers. Must be able to travel on an overnight basis and must be able to work hours that often extend beyond a normal eight-hour day, Monday-Friday schedule. Work environment:

Frequent exposure to external weather during interdictions, facility searches, tracking and training exercises.

Will have contact with the offender population, which can pose a degree of risk.  

Must operate a motor vehicle on a frequent basis, which also exposes the employee to driving hazards.

Utilizes personal computer, smartphones, copiers, scanners and fax machines. Must be familiar with cellular telephone, 2-way mobile radio, VIPER and operation of a pickup type motor vehicle. Must participate in Annual in-service training and any specialized training required for handler/canine certification.  The candidate for this position must live within 45 minutes of Bertie Correctional Institution.

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 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 North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

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:

Crystal Miller

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov