Regional Recruiter

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Administration

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant I (NS)

Position Number

60058769

Grade

NC13

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 position serves as an NC Department of Adult Correction (NC DAC) Regional Recruiter (Agency HR Consultant I), responsible for planning and executing recruitment initiatives for certified vacancies across an assigned region or specialty area. The role sources qualified candidates, partners with agency leadership and hiring teams, and coordinates recruitment events, candidate engagement, and reporting. It supports hiring for roles such as Correctional Officers, Probation/Parole Officers, administrative positions, trades, engineering, and other needed jobs. The position reports directly to the Recruitment Supervisor/Lead for training and specialized recruitment needs, especially for hard‑to‑fill roles.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Building relationships with colleges, universities, and professional organizations to support recruitment efforts and event planning.
• Collecting and sharing feedback with Central HR on recruitment and retention challenges and successes.
• Attending and participating in NC DAC career events, hiring events, community job fairs, and networking opportunities.
• Presenting to senior college students and classes about career opportunities within NC DAC.
• Creating presentations and maintaining spreadsheets for tracking applicants and positions.
• Using advertising, marketing, social media, and professional associations to promote positions.
• Communicating effectively with applicants, stakeholders, and leadership, both in writing and in presentations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $48,222- $84,388

Must have a valid driver's license.

Field assignments and geographic coverage within the Region will be established based on the selected candidate’s primary residence. Preference will be given to candidates residing in, or near, one of the following counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Robeson, Sampson.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience planning and implementing strategic field recruitment initiatives.

• Experience using social media tools and electronic platforms in the recruitment process.

• Experience candidate sourcing and/or sourcing candidates through various web-based HR/Recruitment platforms.

• Experience recruiting applicants for specific job classifications, such as Correctional Officers, Probation/Parole Officers, and Health Care Services positions.

• Experience conducting virtual job fairs or other similar virtual recruitment events.

• Bilingual is a plus!

Travel Requirements

• Travel will be required with some overnight stays, additionally, overtime on evenings and weekends may occur.

• Regional Travel maybe upwards of 70-80% on average.

• A State Vehicle will be provided for approved travel and business needs, in addition to other tools necessary to fulfill the expectations of the position such as a state vehicle, state laptop, state cell phone, printer, gas (WEX) card, recruiting materials and displays, etc.

• This position will operate as field-based regional positions but will be responsible primarily for in-person recruitment activities for statewide recruitment as well as region specifics to counties including but not limited to: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Robeson, Sampson and possible other surrounding counties. Ideal candidates should reside in or nearby one of the counties listed above.

About The Division of Human Resources:

The Division of Human Resources provides support and strategic direction for personnel operations within the Department of Adult Correction. This includes recruitment, compensation, classification, employee relations, policy development, benefits, and organizational development. HR ensures compliance with state and federal laws and works to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Supplemental Application Information

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

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: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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.

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution

or

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources

or

equivalent combination or education and experience.

EEO Statement

T he 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:

Gabriel Michael Earley

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov