Detention Officer – Certified

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Durham, NC is seeking a Detention Officer to process inmates, patrol secure areas, supervise inmates, and handle related clerical duties. The role requires strict adherence to institutional rules and rapid response to inmate needs.

The candidate must have NC Detention Officer Certification, a valid NC driver's license, pass a reading comprehension exam and physical readiness test, and live within 50 miles of Durham or be willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• Detention officer certification required (NC).
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor on record.
• Must pass reading comprehension exam and physical readiness test.
• Residence within 50 miles of downtown Durham, NC, or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Process inmates into custody, search prisoners, and manage personal property.
• Patrol defined areas to ensure security and maintain order.
• Supervise inmates during meals, exercise, work, and recreation.
• Respond to special needs of prisoners and resolve issues.
• Escort and transport inmates as required.
• Secure cell doors to prevent conflicts between inmates.
• Prepare routine inmate records and perform clerical duties.
• Ensure care and maintenance of quarters and recreational equipment.
• Arrange visits and inspect items brought into the jail, including mail.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Driver's license

Education

NC Detention Officer Certification

Job description

Salary: $51,504.00

Closing Date: December 31, 2026

Essential Functions:

• Process inmates into custody, search prisoners, attend to personal property, provide opportunity to call attorney or relative, advise on institutional rules and regulations.
• Patrol defined areas to ensure security and maintain order.
• Supervise inmates during meals, exercise, work, recreation, and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Respond to special needs of prisoners and attempts to resolve individual problems.
• Escort and transport inmates as required.
• Secure cell doors to prevent conflicts between inmates.
• Prepare routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties, prepares court lists.
• Ensure care and maintenance of quarters, and recreational equipment used by inmates.
• Arrange visits, inspect items brought into the jail, check incoming and outgoing mail.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have a current NC Detention Officer Certification and be in good standing with the NC Sheriff Training and Standards Commission.
• Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
• Must pass a reading comprehension exam and a physical ability/readiness test.
• Must live within 50 miles of downtown Durham (or willing to relocate upon being hired).