Detention Officer

Detention Officer

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 of the position :

• 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.

Minimum Education, Training and / or Experience (required at time of hire) : 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.

Typical Work Schedule :

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition, Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.