Detention Officer Trainee

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina is hiring Detention Officers to supervise custody, monitor visits, and maintain logs at the Detention Center. Selected candidates must pass a reading comprehension test, physicals, psychological evaluation, and a background investigation. They must complete a 10-week training and meet moral character standards.

Qualifications

• Must pass reading comprehension test, physical examination, psychological evaluation, and background investigation.
• Must have good moral character and no criminal history that would prevent Detention Officer certification.
• Must complete mandated 10-week training.
• Position may be assigned within the organization based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of persons in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.
• Visually monitor and supervise inmates, oversee visitations, and maintain computerized logs.
• Prepare reports as necessary and ensure safety and security of the facility.
• Adhere to standards set by Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

$7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

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Detention Officer Job Description:

DetentionOfficers of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office are responsible for thedirect supervision of those persons in custody at the Mecklenburg CountyDetention Center. Specific dutiesinclude visually monitoring and supervising of persons in custody, monitoringvisitations, maintaining computerized log entries in the Offender ManagementSystem, ensuring the safety and security of the detention facility, and preparing reports as necessary. Selected candidates are required to pass a reading comprehension test, physical examination,psychological evaluation, and an in-depth background investigation. Successfulcandidates for Detention Officer positions must be of good moralcharacter and must not have a criminal history that would prevent them frombeing able to obtain and maintain Detention Officer certification from the North Carolina Sheriff’sEducation and TrainingStandards Commission. Detention Officercandidates must also adhere to the standards set by Mecklenburg CountySheriff’s Office. Employment is contingent on the successful completion of the mandated 10-week training to include classroominstructions and daily physical activities (running, push-ups, sit-ups, heavylifting, etc....). Entry level DetentionOfficers are primarily assigned to the Mecklenburg CountyDetention Center
- Central,but MCSO management reserves the right to assign personnel anywhere in the organization based on legitimatebusiness needs.

Work Scheduleand Hours:

Detention Officersdepending on assignment will work a 12-hourschedule which translates to seven 12-hourshifts in a (14) day pay period totaling approximately 86 hours. Detention Officers assigned to permanentnight shift will have an opportunity to work towards seniority which allowsthem to be assigned to a permanent day shift position (6:40 AM – 7:00 PM).

Night shift personnel(6:40 PM – 7:00 AM) are paid a shift premium that equates to an additional
$2.00 per hour for their regularly scheduled shift assignment.

Starting Salary: $30.45/hr.

PayRange: $63,336 - $68,086 (Excludes Shift Premium)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a High School Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalence.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screening and complete medical examination by a licensed physician, including psychological testing and evaluation.
• Candidate must be 20 years of age prior to hire date.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or Naturalization Certification, if applicable.
• Candidate must have a clean criminal record to include no felony convictions.
• Candidate must not have had a DWI conviction within the past five years and no more than two in a lifetime.
• Candidate must have Honorable Military Discharge, if applicable.

Disclaimer Statement:

This is not intended to be anall-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills,requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based onbusiness need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves theright to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

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