JR-108335
Agency
Adult Correction
Division
Job Classification Title
Student Intern (S)
Position Number
Grade
PORT 12
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
The NC Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) Summer Internship Program offers a paid, 9–10-week experience designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on exposure to public service and state government operations. Interns will contribute to mission-critical projects across multiple divisions, gaining practical skills in areas such as human resources, finance, purchasing, IT, communications, education services, and compliance.
This program is ideal for students pursuing degrees in criminal justice, public administration, business, accounting, healthcare, IT, engineering, social work, and related fields.
Internship Opportunities May Include (but are not limited to):
• Human Resources & Talent Acquisition
• Division of Institutions & Services
• Controller’s Office
• Purchasing/Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB)
• Information Technology & Data Analytics
• Combined Records
• Special Operations Intelligence Telecommunications
• Support Services, Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
• Finance, Budget & Business Operations
• Communications, Policy & Research
• Reentry, Education & Program Services
• Correction Enterprises
• Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
• Compliance, Inclusion & Equity
The 30 selected interns will be matched to divisions based on academic background, interests, and departmental needs as well as your marked interest per application.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $18.00 per hour
About the NCDAC Summer Internship Program
For more information about the internship program, please take a look at our website Internship Opportunities | NC DAC
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through State of NC Job Opportunities (Workday) and submit:
Submit an online application
Attach a current resume
Attach an Unofficial copies of transcripts from current attending school
(Optional) A brief statement of interest indicating preferred areas or divisions
Applications will be reviewed starting Feb. 21st. and on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Further information and communications will be forthcoming.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
All applicants must be able to work up to 35–40 hours per week for the entire 9–10-week internship period depending upon student and section availabilities.
Students should coordinate with their institution if seeking academic credit as our agency will be paying the student
Eligibility will be checked against DAC Standards (i.e., background, etc.)
Supplemental Contact Information
North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about NCDAC, please visit us at our website.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: 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." 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).
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. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. 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.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
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.
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. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. 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.
Must be a permanent North Carolina resident attending an accredited college, university, law school, community college, or technical institute in North Carolina (or a NC resident attending an equivalent institution out of state).
Community college students must have completed their first year completed before beginning the internship.
Applicants must be continuing their education in the fall following their participation in the program.
To qualify for a law internship, applicants must have completed at least one year of law school before the beginning of the internship, unless other majors are listed.
Students having previously held paid internships with this program are not eligible to apply- subject to exception approval.
Must be a junior or senior (associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s level) with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Must be at least 18 years old by January 1, 2026
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of identity and work authorization within three business days of employment.
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.
