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Job description
Detention Officer Position
Craven County is recruiting Detention Officers. Selected candidates may be classified as Detention Officer I, Detention Officer II, or Detention Officer III depending upon education, experience, qualifications, and certification.
Detention Officer I: Performs a variety of duties in the care and security of prisoners in the Detention Center. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of duties pertaining to the safety, detention, and securing of prisoners in an assigned area of the Detention Center. Considerable tact and firmness are required in frequent contacts with the general public. The employee is required to exercise alertness and some independent judgment in dealing with unusual situations. Work is performed in accordance with specific instructions and established jail operation policies and procedures. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of detention center management work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Detention Center Supervisor and is evaluated through observation, review of records, and on-site inspections.
Detention Officer II: Performs lead worker duties performing a variety of tasks in the care and security of prisoners in the County Detention Center. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of duties pertaining to the safety, detention, and securing of prisoners in the booking area of the Detention Center. Employee performs in a lead worker capacity and provides limited supervision in the absence of a higher-ranking officer. Considerable tact and firmness are required in frequent contact with the public. The employee is required to exercise alertness and some independent judgment in dealing with unusual situations. Work is performed in accordance with specific instructions and established detention center operation policies and procedures. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of detention center management work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Detention Center Supervisor and is evaluated through observation, review of records, and on-site inspections.
Detention Officer III: Performs lead worker duties performing a variety of tasks in the care and security of prisoners in the County Detention Center, as well as some supervisory duties. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of duties pertaining to the safety, detention, and securing of prisoners in the booking area of the County Detention Center. The employee performs in a lead worker capacity and will have some limited supervisory job functions when required. Considerable tact and firmness are required in frequent contact with the public. The employee is required to exercise alertness and some independent judgment in dealing with unusual situations. Work is performed in accordance with specific instructions and established jail operating policies and procedures. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of jail management work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Detention Center Supervisor and is evaluated through observation, review of records, and on-site inspections.
Hiring rate is dependent upon education, experience, qualifications, and certification. Detention Officer I hiring rate: $47,056 for non-certified and $48,152 for certified. Detention Officer II hiring rate is: $49,308 Detention Officer III hiring rate is $54,159
Craven County offers regular full-time employees a wide variety of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D
Disability Insurance
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
NC401k
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Longevity
Merit Program
Supplemental Benefits
Worksite address
new bern, NC, 28560, US
Who can apply
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