Detention Officer — Secure, Vital Corrections Role

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

Job summary

Durham County Government, through the Office of the Sheriff, seeks certified Detention Officers for its Sheriff’s Office. The role involves processing inmates, maintaining security, supervising inmate activities, and enforcing jail rules.

Candidates must hold NC Detention Officer Certification, a NC driver’s license, and pass exams while living within 50 miles of downtown Durham. Salary ranges from $51,504 to $87,763 annually.

Qualifications

• 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 use sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Stand or sit long periods

Discipline and order

Interacting with inmates

Sound judgment

Team collaboration

Professional communication

Job description

Durham County Government, through the Office of the Sheriff, seeks certified Detention Officers for its Sheriff’s Office. The role involves processing inmates, maintaining security, supervising inmate activities, and enforcing jail rules.

Candidates must hold NC Detention Officer Certification, a NC driver’s license, and pass exams while living within 50 miles of downtown Durham. Salary ranges from $51,504 to $87,763 annually.