Correctional Diagnostic Center Director - Central Prison

Salary: $45,926.00 - $80,369.00 Annually

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: 25-06535 INST30 60066532

Department: Adult Correction

Division: Operations

Opening Date: 05/16/2025

Closing Date: 5/27/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title: Correctional Diagnostic Center Director

Position Number: 60066532

Section: DAC / Institutions - Central Prison

Salary Grade: NC 12

Description of Work

This position has required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Please review them carefully. If you have the required KSAs for this position, enter a detailed description in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough.

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

This position reports to the Correctional Associate Warden for Programs at a multi custody male correctional facility. Job duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Providing technical and administrative supervision to the Correctional Case Analysts and other Diagnostic Center support staff.

Performing the process of admitting, orientating, interviewing, testing, recording, and making specific recommendations on each offender committed to the NC State prison system.

Assigning cases to staff and coordinating schedules with various other clinics.

Coordinating Diagnostic Center operations with the facility head and with the custody administration of the divisional complex and geographical area. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need.

As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state pay plan which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range will be $45,926 - $80,369.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC12 (Salary Range: $45,926 - $80,369). 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 Central Prison:

Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe keepers.

While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry, or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors, and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or other worship services.

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 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

To qualify for this position, applicants must document in the work experience section of the application that they possess ALL of the following:

Demonstrated knowledge of psychological test procedures, standard test forms and/or other devices used in ascertaining intelligence, aptitude, personality, and other related psychological traits.

Demonstrated knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.

Demonstrated knowledge of rules, regulations, and/or policies relating to offender custody and treatment.

Demonstrated skills in communicating effectively with offenders/prison staff/other constituents.

Demonstrated skills in supervising and/or managing a program's operation.

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 years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See for details.

Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field from an appropriately accredited institution AND two years of experience as a Correctional Case Analyst; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification: 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!

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) 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 Institutions with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff in state prisons 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 Division of Institutions is one of the divisions in DAC andemploys a variety of staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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. 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 DD-256 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:

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.

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 .

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson by phone at or by email at

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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Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)

Yes

No

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If you answered "YES" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "NO", please answer this question with N/A.

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If selected for this position, the salary range offered will be within the posted salary range of $45,926.00 - $80,369.00. Are you willing to accept a salary in this range? (Note: Answering "No" to this question will result in your application being withdrawn from further consideration for this position.)

Yes

No

04

Have you reviewed your application for education completed? Approximately 30% of applicants get screened out for lack of qualifying education. Specifically, have you ensured your High School/GED certificate is on your application in the Education Section?

Yes, I fully understand.

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This position has required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Please review them carefully. If you have the required KSAs for this position, enter a detailed description in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities will no longer be accepted in the Supplemental Questions section of the application.

Yes, I fully understand.

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To be considered for this position, you must clearly show within the body of the application how you meet the state mandated minimum education and experience requirements and Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSAs) for this vacancy. Your application should also reflect ALL education and ALL professional work experience acquired, including High School and all college degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses).

Yes, I fully understand.

07

Did you get personalized career search assistance from the JoinNC initiative for displaced workers?

Yes

No

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