Detention Officer

Winton, NC
Hertford County Sheriff’s Office

Salary: $34,266 – $15.69/hr.

Position Summary:

Performs responsible protective service work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the county jail; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Detention Sergeant.

Essential Functions:

  • Admits prisoners to the County jail; ensure that inmates are properly booked and searched, and allowed calls to attorneys and relatives; advises inmates of jail rules and regulations.
  • Secures inmates’ property, properly storing and returning appropriate items upon release.
  • Reviews logs and reports from previous shifts; maintains knowledge of inmate population and cell assignments; completes activity logs and reports.
  • Supervises and/or operates central or block control center panel and monitors security cameras, television monitors to view areas of Jail; performs visual and audio surveillance of doors and activities of inmates and staff.
  • Observes inmate’s demeanor to determine illness and/or mental state and possible need for treatment and/or closer observation.
  • Issues linen, clothing, toilet supplies; supervises shower and inventory of supplies.
  • Distributes mail to inmates; provides inmates with paper, pencils and envelopes; collects outgoing mail from inmates.
  • Inspects the cleaning of jail to meet requirements of state and local regulations and standards.
  • Patrols jail area periodically to prevent escapes and maintain order.
  • Supervises inmate trustees in service of meals.
  • Supervises inmate trustees in cleaning of jail cells; distributes cleaning supplies to inmates.
  • Prepares inmates for court, visitations or medical appointments, etc.; escorts work release inmates to and from cell blocks; searches inmates upon return to Jai; assists visitors; inspects items brought to jail for inmates.
  • Distributes prescribed medications to inmates, as instructed; ensures inmates are provided prescribed medications.
  • Escorts clergy members through cell blocks to meet with inmates.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

Requirements:

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
  • Possession of or ability to acquire Detention Officer certification issued by the State of North Carolina within one year of employment.