Detention Officer

Salary: $48,721.00 – $51,157.00 Annually

Essential Functions:

• Receives inmates and conducts searches for contraband; completes required intake forms; and secures personal property.
• Acts as a processing officer by maintaining inmate information, verifying the completion of necessary forms; assigning appropriate cell location; determining inmate classification; and maintaining inmate count and cell locations; transports inmates.
• Oversees the security and activities of inmates; supervises meals and cleaning of facilities; distributes personal property; monitors inmates’ medical status and takes action when inmates are ill or injured.
• Provides non-confidential inmate information to the public, attorney, and bond personnel; maintains files on inmates; searches incoming property delivered to inmates; verifies visitor acceptance by inmate.
• Releases inmates on bond due to court order or time served; ensures release papers are proper and complete; returns personal property to individual; completes forms providing required documentation of release.
• Supervises cleaning and maintenance of center facilities and fixtures.
• Conducts perimeter checks; monitors surveillance devices for inmate activity and incoming personnel.
• Prepares inmates for transport as needed.
• Assigns tasks to inmate trustees (cleaning, trash removal, etc.); searches them prior to re-entering the dorm area.
• Enforces rules of conduct, security, and labor standards by verbal admonishments for minor deviations or by making verbal or written reports of significant violations or irregularities to supervisors.
• Checks on sanitary conditions, fire and safety hazards such as unsafe tools, electrical cords, lighting conditions, etc.
• Answers questions from inmates, staff, and the general public.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

• High school diploma and minimal experience working in law enforcement or corrections, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire.
• Must complete Taser training, Pepper Spray training, Firearm training, ASP Baton training, obtain CPR certification and Detention Officer certification within one year of employment.