Operations Specialist
State of North Carolina - Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
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$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually Location :
Wake County, NC Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time Job Number:
25-07021 COS 60061288 Department:
Adult Correction Division:
Chief of Staff Opening Date:
06/03/2025 Closing Date:
6/9/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title:
Correctional Asst. Supt I Position Number:
60061288 Section:
Special Operations and Intelligence Unit (SOIU) Salary Grade:
NC13
Description of Work This is an anticipated vacancy for the position which will be available July 1, 2025. The
Operations Specialist (Correctional Asst. Supt I)
position is with the Special Operations & Intelligence Unit (SOIU) of NC Department of Adult Corrections. Reporting to the Special Operations Investigative Supervisor (Intelligence and Analysis Section), this position is responsible for investigations as they relate to Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR), anonymous complaints, Security Risk Groups (SRG), Hotline information, and follow up to investigations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting investigations at the direction of the Special Operations Chiefs and the Special Operations Director, while using the skills of the criminal analysts and the inmate telephone investigators as sources for the Specialist Planning, coordinating and organizing special projects such as targeted searches, escapes, and known issues within the Department of Adult Correction Responsible for drafting complete and concise reports regarding threats assessed by SOIU and disseminating those reports through the chain of command and with institutions leadership Serves as a liaison between Adult Corrections and outside law enforcement entities in providing assistance in ongoing investigations involving DAC inmates Assisting all sections within SOIU in order to accomplish the mission of the section and will operate without direct supervision on occasion Note:
Must live within 50 miles of their duty station within 90 days of employment. This is
an
Internal Posting open ONLY for current North
Carolina Department of Adult Correction employees and eligible RIF Candidates from NC State Government. To include eligible current Temporary Employees. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with . 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. 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. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: and/or
Note: To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Experience with investigative skills and analyzing data Experience with Prison facility operations Experience setting up and working with spreadsheets and databases to track information and generate reports Management Preferences :
BCO or PPO certification is a plus SRG investigative experience is desirable 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 year of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See
https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide
for details.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of supervisory, administrative or consultative experience in corrections or related work (OR) High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience at or above the Correctional Lieutenant level (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. Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us to Make a Difference! Department of Adult Correction
is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. The
Special Operations and Intelligence Unit (SOIU)
is solely responsible for managing operational procedures and processing intelligence that affects the general public, staff, and offenders. It plays a crucial role in identifying appropriate goals, objectives, standards, strategies, and technologies to be used. Additionally, it coordinates and directs the activities of both Prisons and Community Supervision staff while overseeing the collection, analysis, and sharing of intelligence. The division of SOIU ensures the safety and security of prisons and communities. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: The 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: Prohibitions. Per , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contactAnchal Mishra atanchal.mishra@dac.nc.gov. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education, and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education - including high school, work experience - each position should be listed separately, certificates & licenses, skills and additional information.
Yes, I understand and have fully completed all the requirements.
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Are you a current employee of North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) or an eligible RIF candidate from NC DAC or a current temporary employee of NCDAC?
Yes No
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Do you have BCO / PPO certification?
Yes No
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Do you have experience with Institutions/ Prison facility operations?
Yes No
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How many years of experience do you have working with spreadsheets, word documents and/or other databases to track information and generate reports?
No experience At least 1 year but less than 2 years At least 2 years but less than 4 years 5 years or more
Required Question