Detention Officer

Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $24.86 – $28.59.

Position Summary:

An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of duties pertaining to the safety and security of detainees in the custody of the Buncombe County Detention Facility.

Essential Functions:

  • Admits detainees to the County Detention Facility; searches and processes detainees; and advises detainees of all facility rules and regulations.
  • Conducts supervision rounds and inspects cells and common areas to ensure cleanliness and sanitation; supervises detainees engaged in daily cleaning of the housing unit and other activities..
  • Coordinates weekly visits for detainees; documents detainee movement as well as conducting searches of detainees and property for contraband; checks outgoing mail for contraband.
  • Supervises detainees during the administration of medicines and sick call by medical staff; notifies medical staff of emergencies and oversees the general welfare of detainees.
  • Conducts supervision rounds to ensure the safety and security of the facility.
  • Maintains various forms and completes computer entries to update and document the detainees file while in custody.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned within the detention facility.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: It is required by the North Carolina Sheriff’s Training and Standards Commission that you be certified as a detention officer within a year.
  • This training is approximately 5 weeks with pay.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.