Correctional officers work in North Carolina prisons to supervise the incarcerated population, ensure a safe, secure and orderly prison operation, and provide an effective response to emergency situations. Correctional officers maintain public safety inside and outside the institutions of the NC Department of Adult Correction.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with opportunities for annual increases
- Health insurance starting at $25 a month
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- Paid leave
- Vacation: 14 days, amount increases with service
- Sick: 12 days
- Holiday: 12 days
- Other: civil, community service, family medical and illness, military, parental and voluntary shared
- Overtime and shift premium pay
- State pension retirement
- Employee contribution: 6%
- State contribution: 22.89%
- Uniforms, footwear and outerwear provided
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible
spending accounts - Training and growth opportunities
Step pay plan for Correctional Officers FY 2024-25
| Experience | CO 1 Minimum Custody | CO 2 Medium Custody | CO 3 Close Custody |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | $37,621 | $38,859 | $41,558 |
| 1 year | $40,253 | $41,578 | $44,468 |
| 2 years | $42,670 | $44,117 | $47,137 |
| 3 years | $44,803 | $46,277 | $49,494 |
| 4 years | $46,594 | $48,128 | $51,473 |
| 5 years | $47,993 | $49,571 | $53,017 |
| 6+ years | $48,953 | $50,563 | $54,078 |