Detention Officer: Inmate Care & Facility Security

Union County Sheriffs Office; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation Leave

Job summary

Union County Sheriff's Office seeks a Detention Officer to supervise inmates, maintain safety, and ensure order within the Union County Jail in North Carolina. This continuous posting accepts applications even when openings are not currently available.

You will perform inmate intake, transfers, searches, and daily jail operations while following jail policies and state statutes. A valid NC Detention Officer Certification is required within one year of assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Must be at least 20 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety and security of personnel, inmates, and jail.
• Processes inmates in and out; applies/removes restraints; communicates with inmates.
• Searches facility and inmates; conducts strip searches per policy and state statute.
• Distributes hygiene products; responds to inmate inquiries and grievances.
• Completes medical, money, and property forms; prepares release orders and maintains court records.
• Takes inmates to and from Magistrate; transports inmates to nurse for checkups.
• Locates repairs and submits work orders; escorts maintenance inside the Jail.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Union County Sheriff's Office seeks a Detention Officer to supervise inmates, maintain safety, and ensure order within the Union County Jail in North Carolina. This continuous posting accepts applications even when openings are not currently available.

You will perform inmate intake, transfers, searches, and daily jail operations while following jail policies and state statutes. A valid NC Detention Officer Certification is required within one year of assignment.