Detention Officer

County of Dare; Manteo (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Dare is seeking a Detention Officer to protect inmates and maintain jail security, including transporting inmates to court and medical facilities, supervising inmate workers, and complying with procedures under supervision. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, Detention Officer certification within one year of hire, and CPR/First Aid certification.

The position emphasizes accurate record-keeping and professional interaction with staff,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with formal certification within one year.
• Detention Officer certification within one year of hire is mandatory.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or obtained within probation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of inmates within the jail facility.
• Process inmates into custody, search inmates and manage personal property.
• Escort and transport inmates to court and medical appointments.
• Oversee distribution of medications and meals to inmates.
• Supervise inmate worker details and assist other staff as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Court transports

Oral and written directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Detention Officer certification within one year of hire

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Performs intermediate protective service work processing inmates, maintaining detention center security, transporting inmates to court, medical and related facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Detention Sergeant.

• Ensures the safety and security of inmates within the County jail; controls inmates by performing routine facility checks and conducting head counts.
• Receives and processes inmates into custody of institution; searches prisoners; takes charge of personal property.
• Escorts and transports inmates to court and other required appointments.
• Oversees the handling and distribution of medications and meals.
• Supervises inmate worker details.
• Performs other assigned duties.

• General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution.
• General knowledge of the practices of modern penology 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.
• Ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems.
• Ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately.
• 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, inmates, attorneys, and the general public.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license

Detention Officer certification within one year of hire.

CPR/First Aid