Detention Corporal

Oxford, NC
Granville County Sheriff’s Office

Salary: $45,753.00-$69,718.00

Essential Functions:

  • Lead with Authority: Oversee a shift of detention officers, providing guidance, training, and support.
  • Inmate Management: Handle inmate intake and release, make housing assignments, and manage privileges.
  • Decision-Maker: Act as the shift supervisor in their absence, making crucial decisions about inmate care, security, and discipline.
  • Security Oversight: Operate electronic control systems, supervise inmate activities, and ensure the safety of all personnel.
  • Emergency Response: Use sound judgment to respond to routine and emergency situations with firmness and decisiveness.

Requirements:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by detention certification training.
  • Experience: Extensive experience in correctional or detention work.
  • Physical Ability: Able to perform the essential functions of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and managing repetitive physical tasks in a confined space.