Detention Officer - Beaufort County Sheriff's Office

Beaufort County NC Economic Development; Beaufort (SC); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Local government retirement

401-K supplemental retirement

11 paid holidays annually

Vacation and sick leave

Promotional opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office seeks a Detention Officer to work in the Detention Center on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, handling inmate contact and security duties. You will perform searches, surveillance, and inmate processing while maintaining clear communication with inmates, the public, and deputies.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of the 180-Hour Detention Officer Certification Course after hire.

Formación

• High school diploma required.
• Completion of 180-Hour Detention Officer Certification Course after hire.
• Educational incentive applies for Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Responsabilidades

• Work in Detention Center on 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Perform searches on inmates, including pat-down and strip searches.
• Communicate effectively with inmates, public, and fellow officers.
• Conduct surveillance on multiple screens and escort inmates safely.
• Use force when necessary to gain control of inmates.
• Process inmates: photos, fingerprints, data entry, and property.
• Communicate in court settings and assist with meals and needs as they arise.
• Walk foot patrols to check doors and secure areas.
• Recognize abnormal behavior and respond appropriately; complete continuing education.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Public safety awareness

Physical fitness

Detention experience

Educación

High school diploma

180-Hour Detention Officer Certification

Associate’s Degree incentive

Descripción del empleo

Detention Officer - Beaufort County Sheriff's Office

General Work Description

A Detention Officer with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office works in the Detention Center on 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule to include day shifts and night shifts. This position requires daily contact with and management of inmates. Some of these duties include but are not limited to performing physical searches on inmates to include pat down searches and strip searches. Detention Officers must have the ability to effectively communicate with inmates, the public, other Detention Officers and Deputies. Conducting visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time on multiple computer screens, escorting inmates with and without the use of handcuffs and other restraints. Officers must be able to use physical force when necessary to gain control of inmate(s). Officers must process inmates to include taking their photographs, obtaining fingerprints, entering data, and processing property. Detention Officers must have the ability to communicate in a court setting, engage in functions in confined areas such as serving food and assisting with needs as they arise. Detention Officers must be able to walk on foot patrol while physically checking doors, windows and other areas to ensure they are secure. Must have the ability to recognize abnormal behavior and take appropriate action such as suicide prevention. Complete required continuing education to maintain certifications. Performs other related duties as assigned. Applicants for this position must have the ability to remain focused under stressful situations and be able to multi-task.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must have the ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of walking, standing, reaching, bending, stooping and kneeling. Work may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight.

Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from high school documented by a diploma or transcript. After hired, Applicant will be provided with the proper training to work in the Detention Center, to include successful completion of a required 180-Hour Detention Officer Certification Course. Previous years of experience in the area of Detention will be recognized when establishing salary. If hired, an educational incentive of $2,000 more annually will be added to the starting salary if applicant holds an Associate’s Degree and $4,000 more annually if applicant holds a Bachelor’s Degree.

Benefits

Reduced cost for health insurance, local government retirement, 401-K supplemental retirement, 11 paid holidays annually, earned vacation and sick leave and promotional opportunities as performance and training allows.

Application Procedure

Submit a completed Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office employment packet to Kathy Dickinson, Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, 210 North Market Street, Washington, N.C., 27889. Application packets can be found on the Sheriff’s Office website at www.beaufortcountysheriff.org OR in person at the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Application deadline: Open until filled.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application packets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Background Checks

Criminal Background Check, Driving Record Check, Pre-Employment Physical, Psychological Screening and Drug Screening are Required and Will Be Paid by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

VALID NORTH CAROLINA DRIVER’S LICENSE

Job Details

• Job ID 432018
• Category Full-time Employment
• Status Open
• Salary Salary Range – Minimum $45,170 Mid-Point $58,721
• Salary Grade: 64
• Posted October 21, 2025
• Closing Open Until Filled
• Attached Files Job Announcement - Detention Officer 9.16.26

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