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

Ready to shape the future of our hiring?

Join us as a Regional Recruiter and be the key to unlocking exceptional talent in Adult Corrections! We're looking for a Regional Recruiter to help us build a strong pool of Correctional Officers who are committed to protecting and serving within our agency; our careers make a difference! If you're driven by purpose and passionate about finding the best, we want you on our team!

The primary purpose of the Regional Recruiter is to generate and convert high-quality leads into applications and hires for assigned facilities through selling DAC careers, sourcing through the channels that work locally, and continuing to be the person who keeps applicants moving toward hire.

The position is responsible for maintaining consistent candidate engagement, strengthening recruitment pipelines, evaluating recruitment effectiveness, and adapting sourcing strategies based on applicant trends, local labor market conditions, and operational needs. Through strategic outreach, recruitment technologies, and continuous collaboration, the Regional Recruiter contributes to increased qualified applicant volume, improved application conversion, and the Department's overall workforce sustainability.

Other responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Collaborating and developing working relationships with colleges and universities as well as professional boards, commissions, and/or associations to plan and facilitate recruitment initiatives and options for hiring event venues.
• Gathering information for recruitment and retention issues in order to provide feedback to Central HR on what is working well and what areas need improvement within the area of Recruitment.
• Participating in and attending NC DAC-specific career and hiring events as well as community job fairs and networking events.
• Speaking directly with senior college students and in their classes in regard to career opportunities within NC DAC.
• Preparing presentations, both on paper and using Microsoft PowerPoint, as well as developing and maintaining spreadsheets for applicant and position tracking purposes.
• Utilizing advertising, marketing, social media, professional associations, and other sources to promote certain positions.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with applicants, internal and external stakeholders, and management both individually and in front of large audiences at all levels of the organization.

These positions have a direct reporting role with Recruitment Supervisor for training, recruitment efforts, and specialized recruitment needs in “hard to recruit for” positions.

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

A State Vehicle will be available for approved travel 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position will operate as field-based regional positions but will be responsible primarily for in-person recruitment activities for Pasquotank, Currituck, Camden, Perquimans, and Gate counties; and possible other surrounding counties.

Salary Range

$50,088-$87,654

Recruitment Range: $50,088-$73,000

Must have a valid driver's license, in order to operate a State Vehicle.

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

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 An equivalent combination or education and experience.

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.