Detention Officer

Lillington, NC
Harnett County Sheriff

Salary: $44,455

Position Summary:

An employee in this position performs inmate detention work on a shift in the Harnett County Detention Center for the Office of the Sheriff. This includes observing and accompanying inmates inside the detention center along with related care and record keeping requirements.

Essential Functions:

  • Receives inmates by conducting search, completing required intake forms, photographing and fingerprinting, and securing personal property.
  • Oversees the security and activities of inmates; supervises meals and cleaning of facilities; distributes personal property; monitors inmates’ medical status; and takes actions when illness or injury is suspected.
  • Provides non?confidential inmate information to the public, attorney, and bond personnel; maintains files on inmates; searches incoming property delivered to inmates; and 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, and completes forms providing required documentation of release.
  • Writes reports; maintains records.
  • Makes sure jail is secure; enforces rules; maintains order; takes care of law-and-order situations in the jail; monitors security cameras; and keeps a careful watch on the inmates.
  • Answers phones.
  • Facilities transportation to/from court and medical care.
  • Coordinates court activities with court clerks, bailiffs, and district attorney.
  • Conducts background checks.
  • Supervises cleaning and maintenance of detention facilities and fixtures.
  • Assists at the Master Control Center, as assigned: controls doors and gates; conducts and logs periodic checks on communication systems, alarms, electric gates, intercoms, phones, and visual recording systems; notifies supervisor on any alarms; contacts local law enforcement as instructed; and maintains communications with any area of facility experiencing disturbances.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • No experience required;
  • Or equivalent education and/or experience.
  • Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
  • Completion of the minimum requirements of Detention Officer Certification Training Standard established by the state of North Carolina for Detention Officers.