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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

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Process a high volume of mail and interoffice correspondence daily

• Maintain security of the facility by searching/reviewing all incoming mail for unauthorized items/contraband, and correspondence deemed a threat to the safety, security, and orderly function of the facility.

• Review publications received for compliance with NCDAC policies to maintain safety and security.

• Process and log all offender legal mail and facility certified mail.

• Use postage meter to apply postage and determine cost of out-going mail/packages.

• Deliver and pickup daily from the post office.

• Pick up and deliver mail to assigned drop off points within the facility daily which will require a significant amount of walking even during inclement weather.

• Enter money orders, cashier/certified checks received for offenders into offender bank accounts (trust fund accounts).

• Respond to requests for information from staff, offenders and the general public both verbally and written.

• Position has limited contact with offenders.

• Requires lifting of mail crates and package up to 25 pounds.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

This is a REPOST.  Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC02 Salary Range ($31,200 - 51,249). 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.

About Nash Correctional Institution: 

Nash Correctional Institution is a medium custody facility located in Nashville, Nash County NC.  It houses approximately 800 male offenders.  The facility provides offender labor to two Correction Enterprises operations located on site: The Optical Plant and the Print Plant.  The Optical Plant manufactures eyeglasses for customers such as Medicaid and the Division of Services for the Blind.  The Print Plant is a full-service print shop dedicated to printing services for state government agencies, public school systems, state community colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations.

Management Preference:

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.

• Documented working knowledge of word processing or spreadsheet programs.

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.

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:

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov