Career Paths

Nearly 100% of MSDM students are employed either when they graduate or, in some cases, prior to graduation. Having a Master of Security and Disaster Management degree helps the marketability of each student and it demonstrates your focus, discipline, knowledge and experience.

Having a master鈥檚 degree in security and disaster management provides the knowledge and skills to be successful in management and supervisor positions in the following career areas:

  • Disaster response coordination
  • Fire departments
  • Homeland security
  • Emergency medical services
  • Program coordination
  • Emergency management
  • Red Cross
  • Military
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • Local, state and federal government jobs
  • Law enforcement
  • Business continuity
  • Risk management
Current Job Postings
  • September 13, 2025

    Upon successful completion of the training academy and promotion to the rank of State Police Trooper, your salary will increase to Pay Scale Group SP01, Level SA ($71,647 annually as of July 1, 2025). 聽聽聽Once you submit an application, if you meet all eligibility requirements, you will move on to the written examination portion. You will receive an email within a few days from the exam vendor, Pearson Vue, with additional information regarding scheduling your written examination at a later date.聽***Please carefully review your name and address when applying to ensure it is identical to the form of identification you will present at the testing facility. 聽Discrepancies in identifying information between your submitted application and your form of identification will result in denied admittance to the written examination.聽聽At the end of the written examination testing period, PSP will review the results and provide candidates with additional information regarding their status. 聽Below are additional processes you will need to complete if your written score qualifies you to be further processed.聽Oral Examination (as determined)Polygraph ExaminationBackground InvestigationCadet Physical Readiness TestsMedical ScreeningPsychological Screening聽Please keep in mind that PSP Cadet selection procedures and timeframes are subject to change at any time based upon the needs of the Department. 聽聽聽Please click on the links below to review pertinent and required Cadet information:Essential Job Functions (Download PDF reader)Cadet Training (Download PDF reader)Cadet Medical Information聽 (Download PDF reader)Enlisted Member Personal Appearance (Download PDF reader)Cadet Physical Readiness Testing (Download PDF reader)聽If you have questions related to the application or examination process, please contact the PSP Human Resource Office, Enlisted Placement Section by email at ra-spspentrylvlexam@pa.gov. For up to date information regarding the State Police Cadet testing cycles, visit this website: Pennsylvania State Police Cadet Testing Announcements.聽Thank you for your interest in the Pennsylvania State Police Cadet position.聽DESCRIPTION OF WORK聽The Pennsylvania State Police Cadet is a trainee position in the field of law enforcement. 聽Upon successful completion of training, Cadets receive a聽promotion聽to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper. 聽You will receive approximately 28 weeks of training which includes but is not limited to:聽Receiving training in the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Motor Vehicle Code, and other related laws.Participating聽in formal coursework and practical exercises to learn the principles and practices associated with search and seizure, on-scene聽vehicle collisions, officer safety, interpersonal relations, investigations, interviews, interrogations, report writing, case preparation and court聽testimony.Participating in physical fitness activities, swimming and water safety courses, and the American Red Cross Emergency Response Course.聽Receiving聽training in operating police vehicles.Participating聽in formal coursework and practical exercises in the use of department firearms and the legal applications and restrictions of their聽use.Receiving聽training in the use of specialized equipment and instruments including communications equipment, radar, breath test devices, body聽armor, and riot gear.Receiving聽training in military courtesy, platoon formation, military drill, formal inspections, and related subjects.Participating聽in maintaining the cleanliness and order of quarters, buildings, grounds, and equipment.Performing related work as required.聽REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY聽MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:聽 Applicants must possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D. Certificate.聽SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:聽鈥 All positions require possession of a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial class C driver鈥檚 license or equivalent.聽鈥 Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application.聽鈥 Must be at least 21 years of age and cannot have reached 40 years of age upon appointment.聽EXAMINATION INFORMATION聽All applicants must apply through NEOGOV.聽***Please carefully review your name and address when applying to ensure it is identical to the form of identification you will present at the testing facility. Discrepancies in identifying information between your submitted application and your form of identification will result in denied admittance to the written examination.聽***Please read supplemental questions and respond to them carefully. 聽Once you submit your responses, edits cannot be made.You will receive all communication regarding this position via email. 聽Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices. 聽You may also view notices sent to you by signing into your account on NEOGOV and viewing your profile inbox.聽The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. 聽The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. 聽The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. 聽All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.聽聽聽聽聽聽聽

  • September 12, 2025

    SALARY:聽$3,894 - $4,677/monthFILING DEADLINE: September 25, 2025THE POSITION DESCRIPTIONCome and join the City of Fresno and work towards achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!聽聽Ready to make a real impact in your community? The City of Fresno is looking for a detail-driven, service-oriented professional to join our Police Department as a Police Support Services Technician! In this vital role, you鈥檒l be at the heart of police operations鈥攍eading clerical staff, managing critical records, and ensuring smooth communication between the department, the public, and law enforcement agencies. If you're passionate about public service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that keeps Fresno safe, apply today!Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Provide lead instruction; schedule, assign, and review staff work.- Perform complex clerical duties such as data entry, report preparation, and document processing.- Respond to public and agency inquiries, interpreting policies and procedures as needed.- Retrieve, file, and disseminate routine and confidential police records and correspondence.- Enter and manage detailed information in law enforcement databases and records systems.- Process impounded vehicle actions and compile data from various sources.- Train staff on proper procedures and ensure compliance with standards.- Performs related duties as required.Incumbents may be required to work on call and/or any shift; overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.Full job description available to view at:https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Police-Support-Services-Technician.pdfView 鈥淲e Work For You鈥 video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno:聽https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOzThe current vacancies are in the Records Section, which consists of Records and the Court/Prosecutor Liaison Unit of the Police Department.聽 Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.THE REQUIREMENTSApplicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.聽OPTION 1:Possession of a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent;聽AND聽One (1) year of experience as a Police Support Services Clerk with the City of Fresno.聽OPTION 2:聽Possession of a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent;聽ANDThree (3) years of experience performing responsible clerical work in a position having substantial public contact, one (1) year of which included records maintenance.Acceptable experience may include, but is not limited to, the following:聽Performing clerical duties such as typing reports, proofreading, data entry, filing, billing, and compiling information; interacting with the public to provide information or assistance; maintaining records by organizing, retrieving, and safeguarding sensitive data in both physical and digital formats; and performing other related duties.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSThe work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY WORK DUTIES related to experience in clerical, records maintenance and public contact.聽Please provide specific examples for each job title rather than general statements.Eligible individuals certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass an extensive background investigation,聽Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) and/or polygraph test, Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.聽The incumbent will be required to successfully pass a California Department of Justice certification on statewide law enforcement data base systems prior to the end of the probation period. Failure to obtain the required certification will be cause for termination from this class.PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULEBENEFITS: UNIT 3聽Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)聽HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.VACATION LEAVE:聽Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.聽SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 daysSUPPLEMENTAL SICK-聽40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximumHOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.SHORT TERM DISABILITY:聽Provided through California SDI program.BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per monthHEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT:聽Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.聽Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.聽DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):聽an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.聽 Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.聽 Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at聽https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1聽THE SELECTION PROCESSThe examination process may consist of the following:聽Written Examination - 100%: The written examination may be administered online and is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge in the following areas:聽proper English grammar, usage, spelling and proofreading; filing, data entry and recordkeeping; customer service principals; office software such as MS Word and MS Excel; maintaining effective working relationships; maintaining confidentiality and using sound judgment; California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS);聽 police procedures and terminology; training, scheduling and leading others; and other job related items.聽Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.聽The Written Exam has been tentatively scheduled for the week of October 13th, 2025.聽HOW TO APPLYAPPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION.聽 PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance.聽 Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.聽ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.聽It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.聽Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION:- From the Careers Home page, under 鈥淢y Career Tools鈥 section on the top right, select 鈥淐over Letters & Attachments,鈥 then click 鈥淎dd Attachments鈥 at the bottom.- For Attachment Type, select聽the relevant option聽and enter a description under Attachment Purpose.- Click 鈥淎dd Attachment,鈥 then 鈥淏rowse鈥 to locate your file.- After selecting the file, click 鈥淥pen,鈥 then 鈥淯pload,鈥 and finally 鈥淪ave & Return.鈥澛爐hen proceed to submit your application.VETERAN PREFERENCE REGULATIONSQualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.聽Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period.聽Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service.聽Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

  • September 12, 2025

    聽WHY WORK FOR DFPS?The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected 鈥 children, elderly, and people with disabilities 鈥 from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's聽Mission, Vision, & Values聽in service to the聽citizens聽of Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the聽Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program but also offers聽excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the聽Discount Purchase Program, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the聽Employees Retirement System聽of Texas.聽Functional Title:聽CPI Investigation Worker Trainee聽Job Title:聽CPI INV Trainee Spec I聽Agency:聽Dept of Family & Protective Svc聽Department:聽CPS Investigations Region 7Posting Number:聽 8572Closing Date:聽聽Posting Audience:聽Internal and External聽Occupational Category:聽Protective Services聽Salary Group:聽TEXAS-B-17聽Salary Range:聽$3,816.65聽-聽$5,094.16聽Pay Frequency: MonthlyShift:聽Day聽Additional Shift:聽聽Telework:聽Not Eligible for Telework聽Travel:聽Up to 75%聽Regular/Temporary:聽Regular聽Full Time/Part Time:聽Full time聽FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:聽Nonexempt聽Facility Location:聽聽Job Location City:聽Waco, TexasJob Location Address:聽801 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701Other Locations:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Please note that this position can be housed in Waco, Texas.聽Child Protective Investigations (CPI) Investigators investigate claims of child abuse and neglect.聽 They have the difficult task of figuring out what happened and predicting what will happen in the future.聽 CPI receives and investigates reports of abuse and neglect 24 hours per day, every day of the year.聽A CPI investigation includes interviewing and gathering information to see if abuse or neglect happened and if intervention is necessary.聽 The investigator considers both risk and safety issues and may recommend services for the child and family to reduce the risk of further abuse or neglect.聽HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE:聽To explore more of what Investigation Specialists do, click聽here.For a realistic job preview of this position and to learn more DFPS, please click聽here. You will also have access to a self-assessment that will help you determine if this type of work is something that is a good fit for you.聽聽DFPS is committed to its employees' professional development and ongoing success and offers the DFPS Certification Program to enhance skills and advance careers within our organization. The program is tailored specifically for DFPS employees, provides the opportunity to earn additional compensation through a supportive learning environment that fosters growth and innovation, and equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to deepen their expertise in their respective role.聽Essential Job Functions (EJFs):聽Responds quickly in crisis situations involving children who may be in an abusive or neglectful situation. Sometimes these situations can be dangerous. 聽聽Conducts forensic investigations of reports of abuse/neglect to children to determine if abuse or neglect occurred and conducts assessments to determine the current or future risk of harm to children.Observes children for signs of any harm and assess the signs to determine if they are the result of abuse or neglect.聽 This could involve children with serious injuries and child fatalities.Interviews people in the case such as the parents, caregivers, person who reports the concern, family members, and others familiar with the family situation. This may include medical staff, teachers, law enforcement, etc.Assesses child safety and takes the necessary actions to protect the child as appropriate.聽 This could include removing a child from their family.Talks frankly and objectively with families about matters they may consider personal and private, such as parenting decisions and actions, sexual abuse, income, money management, and personal relationships.Determines action to be taken to remove or to reduce an immediate threat to the safety of a child to include working with families to identify family members who can assist with keeping the child safe, testifying in court to seek emergency protective services, placing children in substitute care, referring family for immediate crisis intervention therapy or other community resources.Documents all relevant and appropriate information gathered during the investigation and completes all required forms accurately and in a timely manner. 聽Gathers family and kinship information to support the child in a placement, should the child be placed in DFPS custody.聽聽聽Participates in a regular on-call rotation that requires response to situations of abuse/neglect after normal business hours including overnight and weekend.Develops and maintains effective working relationships with law enforcement officials, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and the community.Works under constant deadlines that require prioritizing tasks and the ability to work flexible hours.Maintains a balance of objectivity and empathy for families living in stressful and crisis situations.Attends and participates in training/meetings/staffings.Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity and competency among coworkers and all work-related contacts.Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.聽Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):聽Knowledge of child developmentKnowledge of family dynamicsSkill in effective verbal and written communicationSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationshipsSkill in problem solving techniquesAbility to operate a personal computerAbility to travel and attend child and family visits as well as other work related appointments and meetings after 5pmAbility to be on call on a rotating basis and work irregular hoursAbility to work in an emotion-filled environment and which may require conducting home visits in isolated or high crime areas and may involve exposure to substandard and unsanitary living conditions聽Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:聽This position requires use of the applicant's personal motor vehicle to complete job functions.聽Applicants for positions must have a reliable motor vehicle and acceptable driving record for the past five years, and a current, valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger or cargo load. Applicants must provide proof of driving record, insurance and license.聽Initial Screening Criteria:聽Child Protective Investigations Specialist I: An accredited Bachelor's degree聽OR聽accredited Associate's degree plus two (2) years of relevant work experience聽OR聽60 accredited college credit hours plus two (2) years relevant work experience OR 90 accredited college credit hours plus one (1) year of relevant work experience.聽 聽聽Examples of relevant work experience in social, human, or protective services include paid or volunteer work within social service agencies or communities providing services to families or other at-risk populations.聽Child Protective Investigations Specialist II:聽An accredited Bachelor's degree聽OR聽accredited Associate's degree plus two (2) years of relevant work experience聽OR聽60 accredited college credit hours plus two (2) years relevant work experience OR 90 accredited college credit hours plus one (1) year of relevant work experience.聽Examples of relevant work experience in social, human, or protective services include paid or volunteer work within social service agencies or communities providing services to families or other at-risk populations. Employed as a Child Protective Investigations Specialist I for 9 months AND have received Child Protective Services Specialist Certification OR currently employed as a Child Protective Investigations Specialist II or Child Protective Services Specialist II in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services OR previously employed as a Child Protective Investigations Specialist II or Child Protective ServicesSpecialist II in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.聽Child Investigations Specialist III:聽 An accredited Bachelor's degree聽OR聽accredited Associate's degree plus two (2) years of relevant work experience聽OR聽60 accredited college credit hours plus two (2) years relevant work experience OR 90 accredited college credit hours plus one (1) year of relevant work experience.聽Examples of relevant work experience in social, human, or protective services include paid or volunteer work within social service agencies or communities providing services to families or other at-risk populations. Employed as a Child Protective Investigations Specialist II for 9 months AND have received Advanced Child Protective Services Specialist Certification OR currently employed as a Child Protective Investigations Specialist III or Child Protective Services Specialist III in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services OR previously employed as a Child Protective Investigations Specialist III or Child Protective Services Specialist III 聽in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.聽Child Investigations Specialist IV:聽 An accredited Bachelor's degree聽OR聽accredited Associate's degree plus two (2) years of relevant work experience聽OR聽60 accredited college credit hours plus two (2) years relevant work experience OR 90 accredited college credit hours plus one (1) year of relevant work experience.聽Examples of relevant work experience in social, human, or protective services include paid or volunteer work within social service agencies or communities providing services to families or other at-risk populations. Employed as a Child Protective Investigations Specialist III for 24 months AND have received Senior Advanced Child Protective Services Specialist Certification OR currently employed as a Child Protective Investigations Specialist IV or Child Protective Services Specialist IV in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services OR previously employed as a Child Protective Investigations Specialist IV or Child Protective Services Specialist IV in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.聽Additional Information:聽This position may be filled at any level from a Child Protective Investigations Specialist I to a Child Protective Investigations Specialist IV. Factors such as education and experience may be considered when establishing the starting salary.聽Applicants selected for this position are also eligible to receive a $416.66 monthly increase in addition to the base salary. Applicants hired into an investigative position will receive this increase the first of the month following 120 days of tenure. Once employed, the incumbent must remain in an investigative position to continue to receive the additional pay.聽This position will be in a mobile unit which means the majority of the work will be conducted using mobile technology, such as a tablet, while away from the office.聽 Being mobile requires working independently yet still being responsive to supervision and your assigned unit.聽Newly hired DFPS employees in eligible positions will be assigned a DFPS cellular phone.聽Learn about the essential COMPETENCIES required/acquired during the first few months of employment here:聽 DFPS - CPS Practice Guides & Core Competencies聽PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:聽These requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.聽Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements. These are typical requirements; however, reasonable accommodations are possible.聽Physical Activities: He/she is frequently asked to stand, hear and talk; he/she is occasionally asked to climb.聽Physical Demands: The incumbent typically performs work that requires him/her to exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.聽Visual Requirements: The incumbent must be able to see objects clearly at 20 inches or less, and at 20 or more feet. In addition, he/she must be able to adjust his/her eyes to bring objects into focus, distinguish colors, see objects in his/her peripheral vision, and see objects in three dimensions.聽Working Conditions: He/she typically works in a mobile environment (the majority of work is performed outside of the office environment) and is exposed occasionally to adverse environmental conditions including, but not necessarily limited to, extreme heat, wetness and humidity, chemicals, close quarters, gases and heights.聽Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to聽those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor鈥檚 Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver鈥檚 record check.State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.聽DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.聽

  • September 12, 2025

    Requisition No:聽860750聽Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title: FIREFIGHTER - 60005564聽Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number:聽60005564聽Salary:聽 $45,990.40 Annually聽Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2025聽The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)聽is聽the state of Florida鈥檚 social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency鈥檚 mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department鈥檚 mission is to 鈥渨ork in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.鈥澛燜LORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.Salary is commensurate with experience and based on a 96-hour biweekly work schedule.聽This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as Firefighter at Florida State Hospital. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.聽Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:Incumbent shall be able to perform all firefighting and emergency medical services duties and responsibilities as needed by the fire department. This position is assigned the rank of Firefighter and may be required to assume the duties of acting Shift SupervisorResponsible for participating in fire department emergency and non-emergency operations and activities, departmental and shift meetings, including but not limited to, communications, planning, training in the daily operation of the Florida State Hospital Fire Department. In the performance of their duties as Firefighter, employee will use departmental standards, methods and procedures in compliance with Florida State Hospital Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, Florida State Hospital Operating Procedures and the Department of Children and Families in the day-to-day operation of the Fire Department.Will assist and conduct Life Safety Inspections to assure compliance with State of Florida Fire Marshal Administrative Code mandates, Florida State Hospital Operating Procedures and Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, Life Safety Inspections will include, but not limited to: inspection of state owned buildings, routine checks and inspection of fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, standpipe systems and other fire protection systems utilized at Florida State Hospital. Responsible for documentation of all fire drills/life safety activities and instruction of employees and residents in evacuation procedures, reporting of fires or emergencies, fire extinguisher operation and Fire Safety training programs.Responds to, mitigates of all emergency and non-emergency incidents involving firefighting, emergency medical calls, rescues and other incidents under the jurisdiction of the fire department and under the direction of their immediate supervisor, including for Mutual Aid. During on-duty shift assignment, personnel are to maintain operational readiness to respond by maintaining radio contact or standby at the fire station. On-duty personnel are not allowed to leave the fire department immediate response area without approval from the Officer in charge.Responsible for knowing the location of all buildings (occupied and unoccupied), fire hydrants, staff housing, ambulance loading and unloading locations at resident occupied buildings, location of alarm system panels, location of sprinkler system main risers, location of sprinkler and standpipe system fire department Siamese connections, elevators in all buildings including access to elevator control room, exits and exit stairways in all buildings, any special response procedures required for occupied or unoccupied buildings, and any special security precautions in responding to forensic areas of Florida State Hospital.Performs general housekeeping duties, cleaning and maintaining equipment, operation of transport van for non-emergency transports, completion of daily checks and documentation of vehicles and equipment. Performs functions assigned by supervisors to assist other departments at Florida State Hospital in normal delivery of services. Responsible for the keys and the security of the keys while on duty. Will assure that keys remain in their sole possession, safeguard, not copied or misused in any way until transferring to the relieving officer of the next shift. The authority and responsibility cannot be delegated to lower ranking personnel. With the changing nature of the fire and emergency medical services, only broad categories of responsibility are listed above, additional duties may be assigned to this position as necessary for the efficient delivery of emergency and non-emergency services to Florida State Hospital.Performs other related duties as required.聽Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:Ability to lift, pull, squat, carry loads, climb ladders, use hand tools, use of power tools, and similar hard labor, while wearing protective clothing and breathing apparatus, in moderate to severe heat and cold ambient conditions.Ability to read.Ability to follow instructions.Ability to operate a motor vehicle.Ability to act quickly and think clearly in emergencies.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.聽Minimum Qualifications:In accordance with Florida Statute 633, any person employed in this class must:Be a high school graduate or the equivalent, as the term may be determined by the Division of State Fire Marshall.Not have been convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor.State of Florida Current/Active Certificate of Compliance of Certificate of Tenure as Firefighter registered with Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.聽Maintain Current/Active State of Florida recognized certification as Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic registered with the Florida Department of Health.聽Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Certification of Completion for 16-hour EVOC course.聽Current and Valid State Issued Driver's License.Selected candidates shall be required to submit to a pre-employment medical examination and a physical agility evaluation. The medical examination and physical agility evaluation shall be administered per State of Florida statutes and Bureau of State Fire Marshal rules and regulations, and Florida State Hospital codes, standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations. Employee will submit to an annual medical certification and as required by the department.聽Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety:Include the supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.Account for and explain gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities, as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.It is unacceptable to use the statement 鈥淪ee Resume鈥 in place of responding to qualifying questions and entering work history.If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.聽Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State鈥檚 total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.For a more complete list of benefits, visit聽www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.聽 聽 聽DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURESUS CITIZEN REQUIREMENT聽Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION聽All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).聽 Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.聽 For more information, please visit the SSS website:聽http://www.sss.gov.RETIREE NOTICE聽If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.BACKGROUND SCREENING聽It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.聽 No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.聽 Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.#SAMHThe State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS鈥 PREFERENCE. 聽Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,聽candidates eligible for Veterans鈥 Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.聽 Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.聽聽Candidates claiming Veterans鈥 Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.聽 Veterans鈥 Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.聽 All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.聽Location:聽CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32324

  • September 12, 2025

    Apply by: All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered.Position SummaryThe New York State Teachers鈥 Retirement System (NYSTRS) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Safety Coordinator. This role will be responsible for establishing the physical security and emergency preparedness of NYSTRS. This includes the responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and security protocols to ensure the well-being and protection of our employees, visitors, and assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety, security, and emergency management (policies, procedures, and protocols), as well as a strong knowledge of safety and security regulations, standards, and best practices. The ability to create and administer policies to minimize risks and excellent communication skills are essential.Minimum QualificationsA master鈥檚 degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and three (3) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices; ORA bachelor鈥檚 degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and five (5) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices; ORAn associate degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and seven (7) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices; ORGraduation from a high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices.Preferred QualificationsCertification in safety and security management, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP)Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal safety and security regulationsExperience in conducting safety and security audits, risk assessments, and investigationsFamiliarity with crisis management and business continuity planningAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalismPhysical capability and ability to respond to emergency situationsDemonstrated understanding of Standard Operations Procedures and Emergency Operations Plans, and experience in writing and reviewing such documentsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to produce meeting minutes, reports, and presentationsDemonstrated exceptional organizational skills, sound judgement, and sound decision-making skillsDemonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholdersIncident Command System (ICS) Training (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) TrainingCurrent or previous first responder (fire, police, emergency medical services), experienceWork ModalityCurrently we have a hybrid work schedule which may be subject to change in the future.Job DutiesThe duties of the Safety Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:Responsible for the physical site security, safety, and emergency preparedness and response of the organization and will be a key member of the Emergency Management Team (EMT)Lead the coordination, in conjunction with the Emergency Management Team, and determine the emergency preparedness levels and needs for NYSTRS, which includes situations involving active shooter, fire, chemical spill, hazardous weather, and other emergency eventsAct as the primary liaison and provide support for the organization鈥檚 Emergency Management Team (EMT) during planned/known weather events (i.e., snow and ice, etc.) and other unplanned incidents that require EMT responseServe as the NYSTRS' representative on the facilities' Safety Committees and prepare reports to management as necessaryCoordinate with the NYSTRS EMT to address major safety issues for the organization and facilitiesReview, update and maintain NYSTRS' Emergency & Safety Preparedness policies and documents (i.e., Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Operations Plans, and safety meeting minutes) and matrices with NYSTRS facilitiesParticipate and lead special projects for organization-wide emergency operations initiativesDevelop and implement safety and security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulationsOversee contract security servicesAdminister the 鈥淩ave鈥 mass communication system and communications during emergencies and weather-related eventsSalary GradeThis position is a Grade 27Salary Range$122,115- $159,332Job TypeNon-Civil Service/ConfidentialEEO STATEMENTAt NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.All applications to NYSTRS should be done via our website. NYSTRS will never ask you to submit private information via email or direct you to submit private information to another site as part of our recruitment process.

  • September 11, 2025

    Responsible for the accurate and timely output of financial data from the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and providing administrative assistance to the department.Serves as or assists the institution Certifying Officer with primary responsibility for approving and certifying payments.Responsible for monitoring/reviewing the processing of all obligations for accuracy and timeliness.Analyzes obligation documents to determine validity of payment vouchers and proper classification of the obligations.Conducts formal as well as informal training to accounting technicians in the areas of policy, regulations, and various laws that fall under the area of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

  • September 11, 2025

    Description of Work聽HIRING EVENT: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2025聽LOCATION: WESTERN CORRECTIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN聽ADDRESS: 55 Lake Eden Rd #2468, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA聽TIME: 8AM - 2PM聽SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE! 聽Hires with a start date prior to July 1, 2025, are eligible for a $10,000 Sign on Bonus. 聽All hires with a start date on July 1, 2025, or after are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus. 聽Positions are eligible for employee referral bonus program ($1,000).聽Effective July 1, 2024, 12 NCAC 09G .0208, allows the NC Department of Adult Correction, the ability to 1) hire Lawful Permanent Residents, who have resided in the US for the past 3 years for Correctional Officers; as well as 2) our ability to hire 18- and 19-year-olds as Correctional Officers.聽聽FULL-TIME POSITION APPLY ONLINE:FULL-TIME CO APP - CLICK HERE聽SEARCH:聽Correctional Officer (NC) - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus聽聽聽PART-TIME POSTION APPLY ONLINE:聽PART-TIME CO APP - CLICK HERE聽SEARCH:聽Part-Time Correctional Officer (Statewide)聽Flexible Scheduling鈥 Choose from聽part-time聽options at any facility location. Offering several part-time shift options, consisting of four 6-hour days, four 8-hour days, or two 12-hour days per week. 聽Openings are available on Morning, Day, Evening and Night shifts; part-time hours 24 to 32 hours a week maximum, with possible shift covering holidays and weekends. 聽聽Ready to make a difference? 聽The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety. 聽We are seeking full-time employees to join our team as Correctional Officers and are pleased to announce the new聽Step Pay Plan聽approved by the NC Legislature. 聽This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increases based on each year of experience as a North Carolina Correctional Officer. 聽Those with prior North Carolina Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each year of experience as well.聽Applicant must have an active Driver's License.聽Correctional Officer Responsibilities:聽Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders. 聽Officers must tour assigned areas which will require:periodically climbing stairs.observing offender activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.identify offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken.and perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.The general security duties performed by officers require them to:search offenders, visitors, cells, and other areas for weapons and contraband.monitor and regulate offender and staff movement.maintain and record offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.escort offenders within and outside the institution.use and maintain keys and other equipment.and supervise offender work details. 聽Specific security duties vary by post-assignment. 聽PERSONAL APPEARANCE:聽Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy.聽WORK SCHEDULE:聽This is a full-time position. 聽However, employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift, or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.聽聽Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies聽聽Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.Management Preference聽聽Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.聽Minimum Education and Experience Requirements聽Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." 聽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.聽See聽https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide聽for details.聽____________________________________________________________________Correctional Officer I:聽High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.聽聽____________________________________________________________________聽Supplemental and Contact Information聽About Us:DAC is one of the largest state agency 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. 聽 This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. 聽Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. 聽聽We have a mission that matters! 聽Come Join Us!聽The Division of Institutions聽is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 individuals incarcerated in 53 prisons across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into various custody levels, which include Minimum, Medium, and Close, to ensure that the precise level of supervision is provided. With the purpose to provide every individual in custody proper care and supervision, irrespective of their custody level.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. 聽We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.聽DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. 聽Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. 聽It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. 聽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. 聽Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. 聽Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. 聽 Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. 聽聽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. 聽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: 聽Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.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." 聽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 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).聽For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627.聽聽If there are any questions about this hiring event please contact recruiter Ahmad Smalls via e-mail ahmad.smalls@dac.nc.gov.聽Our employees are "ALL IN". 聽It's an agency mindset that continuously strives to improve workplace culture by positively supporting and encouraging one another, the department, and the community we proudly serve.

  • September 11, 2025

    Description of Work聽聽Warren Correctional Institution聽Manson, North Carolina聽**Careers That Matter**聽*Welcome Future Warren Correctional Employee*聽Becoming employed with the State of North Carolina Department of Adult Correction can offer a secure state job, competitive pay, health insurance, a family-oriented atmosphere, room for future promotions and many other state benefits. We are looking for individuals that promote and facilitate teamwork, perform their job duties to the best of their ability and who are committed to excellence.聽Upcoming Hiring Event: 9/18/25 9AM - 2PM聽We encourage you to attend our upcoming Hiring Event聽located at Warren Correctional Institution (379 Collins Rd, Manson, NC 27553). At our Hiring Event expect things such as, application assistance, facility tours, Q/A with current employees to answer any questions or concerns you may have, same day interviews, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!聽Below is information on becoming a Correctional Officer and about Warren Correctional Institution BUT to apply for a Correctional Officer position you must apply at Statewide Correctional Officer Posting (click link to apply).聽聽聽NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS!聽Hires with a start date prior to July 1, 2025, are eligible for the prior $10,000 Sign on Bonus. All hires with a start date on July 1, 2025 or after, are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus.聽In addition, to be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.聽聽ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR THE APPLICANT REFERRAL BONUS!聽聽The North Carolina Division of Prisons is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety. We are seeking full time employees to join our team as Correctional Officers and are pleased to announce the new聽Step Pay Plan approved by the NC Legislature. This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increases based on each year of experience as a NC Correctional Officer. Those with prior NC Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each year of experience as well. 聽聽Open Interviews:We encourage you to complete an online application or come by the facility to apply. We have open interviews聽EVERY聽Monday/Friday from 9am until 11am at the Warren Correctional Institution Administrative Office (379 Collins Rd, Manson, NC 27553).聽About Warren Correctional Institution:聽聽Warren Correctional Institution is a medium custody facility located in Manson, NC which houses approximately 725 male offenders. The facility provides offender labor to one Correction Enterprises operation located off site: The Janitorial Product Plant manufactures a variety of cleaning products, soap, and plastic bags that are sold to various agencies/companies.聽DESCRIPTION OF WORK:聽Correctional Officer II's聽are responsible for ensuring the care, custody, and control of offenders and report to a Correctional Sergeant II. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:聽聽Touring assigned areas which will require periodically climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time.Observing offenders鈥 activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors.Identifying offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken as needed.Performing general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff.Searching offenders, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband.Monitoring and regulating offenders' and staff movement.Maintaining and recording offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information.Escorting offenders within and outside the institution.Using and maintaining keys, two-way radios and other equipment.Supervising offenders鈥 work details.Performing other special security duties that vary by post assignment.聽WORK SCHEDULE:Employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift or split shift. 聽All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.聽This is a聽permanent聽full-time position聽with聽State Benefits.聽PERSONAL APPEARANCE:聽Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Click聽HERE聽to view NCDAC Personal Appearance Policy. 聽Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy. Click聽HERE聽to view NCDAC Correctional Officer Video.聽Note to Applicants:聽Your Education and Experience is valuable to our Correctional Institution.聽Review the聽Salary Information and the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements聽section carefully. We strongly advise you to include all your education and experience on your application.聽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.聽聽聽Note to Current State Employees:聽The salary grade for Correctional Officer II is聽CR06. 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.SALARY INFORMATION:聽NCDAC has rolled out a new Step Pay Plan聽for it's Correctional Officers that has been approved by the NC Legislature. This pay plan offers competitive starting salaries and guaranteed annual increase based on each year of experience as a NC Correctional Officer. Those with prior NC Correctional Officer experience can return to employment with full credit in the pay plan for each of experience as well.聽(See chart below.)聽聽聽**CO II Trainee Appointments will be accepted at a lower salary rate. Once the experience has been met, the salary will be appropriately adjusted.**聽聽Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies聽Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the "Minimum Education and Experience" listed from the OSHR class specification as seen in the next section below. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed here in this section are now to be used as "Management Preferences"聽and to be used to screen for the MOST QUALIFIED pool of applicants.聽Management Preferences聽聽Effectively communicate with offenders, staff, and members of the general public.聽Minimum Education and Experience Requirements聽Some state job postings say you can qualify by an 鈥渆quivalent combination of education and experience.鈥 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聽https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.聽Correctional Officer II:聽High School Diploma/GED certificate from an accredited school and one-year experience as Correctional Officer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.聽EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An equivalent combination of the education and experience listed below may be considered to meet the minimum education and experience requirements (above) for the Correctional Officer positions.聽Associate Degree in any fieldBachelor's Degree in any fieldMilitary experience (no dishonorable discharge, one year of full-time military service聽is equal to one year of experience)Probation/Parole Officer (PPO)Any sworn law enforcement or juvenile detention experience at the federal, state聽county, or municipal levelCorrectional Officer within North Carolina or from another stateCounty JailorMunicipal Police OfficerDeputy SheriffDetention OfficerFederal Correction OfficerSpecial Officer (Certified Police Officer) (i.e., Hospital Police)Related criminal justice or law enforcement role聽***This is not聽an exhaustive list, other experience may be applied therefore it is important that you complete all portions of the application.***It is important that your application include all relevant education and experience in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form.聽Embedded or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.聽Supplemental and Contact Information聽聽Come Join Us To Make A Difference!聽The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC)聽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.聽The Division of Institutions聽is one of the divisions in DAC and聽employs 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. 聽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.聽聽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.聽DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.聽Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.聽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.聽Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.聽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: 聽Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.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鈥. 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 (Download PDF reader).Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), 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 FBI鈥檚 Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (鈥淩AP Back鈥). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.聽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.聽For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help-Line at 855-524-5627.聽If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson by phone at 919-582-6116 or by email at celeste.r.robinson@dac.nc.gov.

  • September 11, 2025

    Primary duties encompass monitoring the obligation status of the Salaries and Expenses (S&E) appropriation, the Buildings and Facilities (B&F) appropriation, Trust Fund Operations, and Inmate Deposit fund accounting. The incumbent is responsible for providing administrative and financial support services and maintaining the daily status of accounting data reflected in the Financial Management Information System (FMIS).Manages purchase orders, contracts, travel authorizations, government transportation requests, and other source documents and assures they are obligated against the proper appropriated and non-appropriated funds. Reviews documents for coding accuracy and ensures accurate and timely entry into the on-line accounting system.Maintains automated obligation records and source documents on a daily basis. Prepares, reconciles, and ensures funds are available for obligation accruals, adjusts accruals in the month and quarter in which the obligation is incurred and ensures accurate entry into automated accounting system. Recording of the obligations into undelivered orders and/or accounts payable shall be performed in accordance with GAO Title 7 and other government-wide accounting standards and in conformance with applicable auditing standards.Perform travel functions in the FMIS Travel Module such as establishing a Travel Authorization (obligation), issuing Travel Advances and preparing Travel Vouchers.Resolve Travel Advance problems at time of settlement due to the restraints of the module. Research and follow-up will be required when reconciling the Travel Advance account.Assists in the preparation of monthly account reconciliations and adjustments of accounts for prior year appropriations. Work will involve the Building and Facilities Appropriation, the Trust Fund, the Salaries and Expenses Appropriation, and various multi-year appropriations.Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

  • September 11, 2025

    Police Services SpecialistSalary: $16.76 HourlyClosing Date: 10/06/2025 聽11:59 PMPlease select provided link to applyhttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lascruces/jobs/5076565/police-services-specialist

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Robert Ituarte

The online MSDM gives me the opportunity to expand my specialized knowledge and offer applicable expertise in the field, volunteering with my city鈥檚 Emergency Operations Center in regional training activities.

ROBERT ITUARTE
BEM 2017, MSDM 2017