Detention Officer

Salary: $42,675 – $54,684 annually

Position Summary:

Person County Government is recruiting for Detention Officers for the Sheriff’s Department/Detention Center. The purpose of this position is to provide inmate detention, care, security, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the jail, transporting inmates, and related care and record keeping requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Processes incoming inmates, completes necessary intake paperwork, searches prisoners, obtains and secures inmate’s personal property, assigns and escorts inmates to proper holding facilities, advises inmates of detention center rules and regulations.
• Arranges contacts by visits or telephone calls between inmates and relatives, court officials, attorneys; escorts inmates to visiting rooms.
• Answers telephone and radio, inspects incoming and outgoing mail.
• Distributes medication, personal hygiene items, meals, linens, clothing, mail, and other items to inmates, checks on intoxicated and other inmates in special medical or mental conditions.
• Prepares inmates for court.
• Supervises inmates in the cleaning of cells, service of food, cleaning of kitchens, office areas, clothes, and linens.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records on work and inmate activities.
• Transports inmates to court, other detention facilities, medical and mental health treatment, and other necessary trips.
• Provides canteen and meets other needs.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Detention Officer Certification Training.
• Compliance with minimum standards for training and certification as set by the state of North Carolina for detention center personnel.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must meet Sheriff’s Training and Standards and pass a criminal background check and drug test.