Detention Officer: 24/7 Secure Custody + Benefits

Clay County, North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Longevity pay

Career advancement

Job summary

Clay County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina is hiring for Detention Officer positions in a full-time facility. The role involves 24-hour custody and supervision of inmates in a forty-six bed, modernized housing unit and facilities.

Primary duties include inspections, round-the-clock observation, escorting inmates and staff, serving meals, and maintaining detailed records. Benefits include paid vacation and sick time, health insurance, retirement, longevity pay after five years, and training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver's license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour secure custody and supervision of inmates.
• Conduct regular inspections of housing units and monitor inmates.
• Escort inmates and medical staff/visitors inside/outside secured areas.
• Serve meals and maintain records and reports as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Clay County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina is hiring for Detention Officer positions in a full-time facility. The role involves 24-hour custody and supervision of inmates in a forty-six bed, modernized housing unit and facilities.

Primary duties include inspections, round-the-clock observation, escorting inmates and staff, serving meals, and maintaining detailed records. Benefits include paid vacation and sick time, health insurance, retirement, longevity pay after five years, and training