Detention Officer

This position is open until filled. The Human Resources Office is unable to provide status updates by telephone. The salary range is listed above. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Responsibilities Makes regular rounds of detention facilities to assure safety and security of inmates. Monitors inmate activity. Processes incoming inmates, completes necessary intake paperwork, searches prisoners, obtains and secures inmates’ personal property, assigns and escorts inmates to proper holding facilities, advises inmates of Detention Center rules and regulations. 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. Distributes personal hygiene items, meals, linens, clothing, 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, office areas, clothes, and linens. Transports inmates to court, other detention facilities, medical and mental health treatment, and other necessary trips, usually locally; accompanies other officers to transport multiple inmates. Distributes trays to inmates. Maintains logs of activities during the shift. As directed, returns personal property to individual; completes forms providing required documentation of release. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education and Experience Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Licenses or Certifications Must complete Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) mandated by the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission. Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire. Must meet the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for detention facility personnel. Employees not meeting the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for detention facility personnel should be placed in a trainee progression with a salary below hiring rate until minimum standards are met. Special Requirements Must be a United States Citizen. Must be at least twenty (20) years of age. No felony convictions or serious misdemeanors. Must pass a medical exam, drug screen, and physical agility test. Must be able to work flexible hours, including shift work, weekends, holidays, and emergencies. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs. Knowledge of federal, State, and local laws pertaining to inmate sentencing pretrial conditions, and release. Knowledge of policies and procedures covering inmate security, classification, care, and discipline. Skill in prioritizing and organizing work. Skill in verbal and written communication. Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations. Ability to work in a hazardous and confining work environment. Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with inmates and the public.Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other employees, and the public. Ability to actively listen to inmate conversations and sounds in the facility and exercise judgment in determining potential security problems. Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner. Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers. Ability to work flexible hours, including shift work. Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines. Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters. Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force on occasion to as little as 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Tasks may require the following abilities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity to prepare records and reports; observe people and things for security purposes; and operate electronic control panels and view computer screens. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employees are subject to hazards associated with custody work including working in inside environments, exposure to various hazards such as noise and a variety of physical conditions and be required to work in close quarters with inmates. Employees may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. Please Note If offered a position, official transcripts/verification of education must be submitted directly to the Human Resources Office from the educational institution(s) listed on application. Positions requiring a minimum education/certification must also have official documents submitted to the Human Resources Office. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted by the candidate with the application for consideration of meeting minimum job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr