Detention Officer Cadet – Start Your Certification

Durham County Government; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Government is seeking qualified candidates for Detention Officer Cadet positions. Selected cadets will attend the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) and, upon successful completion, be certified as North Carolina Basic Detention Officers.

Cadets will gain hands-on experience in processing inmates, maintaining security, and performing clerical duties while pursuing full-time detention officer roles with the Sheriff’s Office in Durham.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing the operation of the DCFD.
• Knowledge of forms, records, and reports used in the detention facility.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to maintain discipline and order among inmates.
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to deal firmly and courteously with inmates and visitors.
• Ability to use sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Responsibilities

• Processes inmates into custody of institution, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property; provides opportunity to call attorney or relative, advises on institutional rules and regulations.
• Patrols assigned area periodically to ensure security and maintain order.
• Supervises inmates during meals, exercise, work, recreation and personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations and procedures.
• Attends to special needs of prisoners and attempts to resolve individual problems if possible.
• Escorts and transports inmates as required.
• Secures cell doors to prevent conflicts between inmates.
• Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties, prepares court lists.
• Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters, work and recreational equipment used by inmates.
• Arranges visits, inspects items brought into the jail, checks incoming and outgoing mail.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Laws & regulations

Inmate management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Durham County Government is seeking qualified candidates for Detention Officer Cadet positions. Selected cadets will attend the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) and, upon successful completion, be certified as North Carolina Basic Detention Officers.

Cadets will gain hands-on experience in processing inmates, maintaining security, and performing clerical duties while pursuing full-time detention officer roles with the Sheriff’s Office in Durham.