Detention Officer

Chatham County; Pittsboro (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County is seeking a Detention Officer to perform protective service work in the Detention Center, processing inmates, maintaining security, transporting inmates, and supporting supervision under moderate guidance.

This role requires handling logs, reports, facility checks, and coordination with other agencies. The position includes duties such as escorting inmates to court, distributing meals, and assisting in staff training as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly.
• Ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates.
• Ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, inmates and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and security of inmates within the Chatham County Detention Center.
• Controls inmates by performing routine facility checks, head counts, conflicts resolution, cell searches, and removal of dangerous inmates as necessary.
• Receives and processes inmates into custody, conducts searches, manages property, and assists investigations.
• Participates in daily shift briefings and maintains key and radio control.
• Distributes meals, supplies, and stock; maintains accountability of razors.
• Prepares and maintains logs, reports, and records; answers inquiries and coordinates with other agencies.
• Escorts and transports inmates to court and other appointments; supervises inmate visitation.
• Performs general maintenance and cleaning of the Detention Center.

Skills

Enforce institutional rules

Detect potential behavior problems

Prepare records and reports

Maintain logs and reports

Supervise inmate groups

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting number: 202600495

Department: Detention Center

Job classification: Detention Officer

Posting type: General

Categories: Public Safety

Summary

Perform protective service work processing inmates, maintaining corrections center security, transporting inmates, and performs related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Detention Supervisor.

Compensation adjusted based on experience and education

• 1% for each year of experience up to 10 years
• 2% for Associate's degree
• 2% for Bachelor's degree
• 5% for Intermediate Detention Certification
• 5% for Advanced Detention Certification

Examples of duties

• Ensures the safety and security of inmates within the Chatham County Detention Center;
• Controls inmates by performing routine facility checks, conducting head counts, resolving conflicts, performing cell searches, and removing dangerous and unruly inmates as necessary;
• Receives and processes inmates into the custody of the institution, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property, and assists in investigations of incidents within the Detention Center;
• Participates in daily shift briefings and maintains key and radio control.
• Distributes medications and meals, distributes and restocks supplies, and maintains accountability of razors;
• Prepares and maintains logs, reports, and records, organizes files, answers telephone, contacts other agencies, and responds to inquiries;
• Escorts and transports inmates to court and other required appointments and supervises inmate visitation;
• Prepares and distributes canteens to inmates;
• Performs general maintenance and cleaning of the Detention Center;
• May be assigned collateral officer duties such as special operations, community service, or assisting other teams of the Sheriff's Office;
• Assists with training new officers and attends training and meetings as required;
• Assists with setting up the kitchen and may assist with cooking daily meals, stocking inventory, washing utensils, cleaning the kitchen, etc.;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental information

• Some knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution;
• Some knowledge of the practices of modem penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint;
• Some knowledge of evacuation and fire policies and procedures;
• 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 and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, inmates, attorneys and the general public.