Correctional Chief of Security pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001061
- Class code
- 32001061
- Pay group
- NC17
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Correctional Chief of Security is $60,881 to $106,544 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001061.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Position is responsible for assessing system wide security needs and practices for Adult Corrections/Prisons. Position is responsible for developing plans and strategies related to security threats which may impact the security of prison facilities. Employee oversees the evaluation and inspection of security systems located across the state. Consults with management at correctional facilities regarding security issues, and assists with operational reviews. The employee is responsible for managing the inmate drug testing program, as well as security threat group intelligence. Position may interface with other law enforcement agencies with information related to security threat groups, or other information which may pose a public safety risk. Employee researches new systems, methods, and techniques related to security at custody facilities.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of security threat groups. Thorough knowledge of security technology and systems. Through knowledge of prison operations, and policies and procedures related to prison security. Ability to communicate effective both orally and in writing with a diverse audience. Ability to work independently and lead the work of others. Ability to work under emotionally stressful conditions and make high-risk decisions on a regular basis. Ability to develop, write, and implement policies and procedures. Ability to hire, supervise, lead, coach, mentor, assess performance, and discipline employees as necessary.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in human services, criminal justice, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years' experience in corrections, of which five years must have been in a managerial or supervisory role, with two years' experience for overall institutional security; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.