Detention Officer I–III: Lead Roles in Secure Custody

Craven County; New Bern (NC); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Craven County invites applications for Detention Officer I–III roles in the County Detention Center. The positions cover admission, inspection, and supervision of inmates, with increasing lead responsibilities and supervisory duties as you progress.

Required are a high school diploma (or equivalent) and NC Sheriff’s Standards certification within 12 months for I, with progression to II/III requiring experience and additional certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Certification as a Detention Officer by the North Carolina Sheriff’s Training and Standards Commission within 12 months of hire (I).
• Two years of experience as a Detention Officer I; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; Certification as a Detention Officer by the North Carolina Sheriffs Training and Standards Commission (II).
• High School Diploma, one year experience as a Detention Officer II; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; 1st Line Supervisor Certification or equivalent training and certification; certification as a Detention Officer (III).

Responsabilités

• Admit prisoners to the Detention Center; book and search inmates; allow inmates to call attorneys and relatives; call bondsman if necessary; collect personal belongings of inmates for safekeeping and advise prisoners of all detention center rules and regulations.
• Inspect prisoners and their quarters to ensure cleanliness and sanitation; supervise trustees engaged in cleaning the detention center area and serving food.
• Arrange for prisoners to see visitors in specific areas; inspect all items brought into the facility; check incoming and outgoing mail.
• Patrol the detention center periodically to prevent escapes and maintain order.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining various paperwork to track inmates while in custody.
• Assist in the distribution of all monies that are sent to the inmates.
• Supervises daily inmate activities.
• Prepares various paperwork associated with admitting and releasing inmates.
• Performs duties in a lead worker role and provides area specific supervisory roles when required.
• Responsible for training and evaluation of new hires and employees who need remedial training.
• Will assist the shift sergeant in maintaining employee discipline and work performance as required.

Connaissances

Discipline and order

Interpersonal skills

Alertness

Independent judgment

Tact in public

Formation

High School Diploma

Detention Officer Certification

Description du poste

Craven County invites applications for Detention Officer I–III roles in the County Detention Center. The positions cover admission, inspection, and supervision of inmates, with increasing lead responsibilities and supervisory duties as you progress.

Required are a high school diploma (or equivalent) and NC Sheriff’s Standards certification within 12 months for I, with progression to II/III requiring experience and additional certifications.