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Job description
Detention Officer
Performs responsible protective service, ensuring inmates' care, custody, and security at the Detention Center. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Detention Sergeant. Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.
Position Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include maintaining facility security, supervising inmate activities, ensuring the safety and order of the detention environment, and maintaining accurate records and reports through approved technologies.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Patrols Detention Center areas periodically to ensure security and maintain order.
Searches and processes inmates in and out of the Detention Center; supervises and checks on lockdown inmates.
Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene, and related activities to ensure conformance to institutional rules, regulations, and procedures; assists in distributing meals and medication as authorized.
Escorts and safeguards inmates to cell; moves inmates around within jail facility; moves inmates for court, attorney visit, probation visit, releases, transport to various offices or other locations; checks on inmates' physical condition; performs facility searches.
Assists with booking and releasing inmates, and with inventorying property for new inmates.
Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties associated with jail operations; communicates to the incoming shift all incidents that occurred on the previous shift.
Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters assigned areas.
Monitors inmate communications and visitation to ensure compliance with security protocols.
Performs related tasks as required.
Qualifications
General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; general knowledge of the practices of current correctional practices as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; communication and de-escalation skills; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school is required for this position. A copy of your transcript must be attached to this application.
Must be at least 20 years of age to be certified by the NC Sheriff Standards
Must have completed and maintain certification through the North Carolina Detention Officers Certification course.
Must meet and maintain all Sheriff's Office and North Carolina training and certification requirements.
May be required to obtain and maintain specialized certification depending on assignment.
US citizenship is required per 12NCAC 10B.0301 (Lawful permanent resident status does not meet the requirement for certification)
Possession of an appropriate North Carolina driver's license.
Applicants who are selected to continue with the hiring process will be required to take the CASAS Test at Coastal Carolina Community College. After completion of the CASAS Test, applicants will be required to pass an agility test. This test must be completed in 20 minutes or less and consists of:
10 push-ups and 10 sit ups
40 foot bear crawl
Staircase: 2 times both sides (6 step staircase)
Repeat 10 push-ups and 10 sit ups
Those selected to move forward will be invited for a Command Board interview. Applicants who successfully pass the interviews will be scheduled for psychological testing, medical testing and a drug screening which will be administered at an agency located outside of Onslow County.
In order to be considered for this position, your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses must be uploaded with your application even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
Upon successful completion of the NC Detention Officer Certification course, within 12 months of hire, candidates will move to Certified Detention Officer status with a 5% pay increase.
Detention Officers without DOCC start at $22.00 per hour based on an 86-hour (2-week) pay period. Detention Officers with DOCC, start at $23.10 per hour based on an 86-hour (2-week) pay period.
Benefits
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance provided by Cigna
Dental Insurance provided by Delta Dental
Vision Insurance provided by MetLife
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
NC401k
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
ComPsych Mental Health Services
Supplemental Benefits
Worksite address
jacksonville, NC, 28540, US
Who can apply
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