Detention Officer: Custody & Security Specialist

Durham County Government; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Government is hiring Detention Officers for the Office of the Sheriff in Durham, NC. Responsibilities include processing inmates, ensuring security, supervising inmate activities, and maintaining records. Candidates must meet NC Detention Officer Certification requirements, have a valid NC driver’s license, and live within 50 miles of downtown Durham or relocate if hired.

Salary ranges from $51,504 to $87,763 per year for full-time positions. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing detention facility operations.
• Knowledge of forms, records, and reports used in the detention facility.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods.
• 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

• Process inmates into custody, search prisoners, attend to personal property, 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.

Job description

Durham County Government is hiring Detention Officers for the Office of the Sheriff in Durham, NC. Responsibilities include processing inmates, ensuring security, supervising inmate activities, and maintaining records. Candidates must meet NC Detention Officer Certification requirements, have a valid NC driver’s license, and live within 50 miles of downtown Durham or relocate if hired.

Salary ranges from $51,504 to $87,763 per year for full-time positions. Equal opportunity employer.