Detention Officer Trainee

Mecklenburg County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office seeks Detention Officers to supervise detainees, monitor visits, and maintain custody safety at the Detention Center. This role requires completing a 10-week training and passing rigorous screenings.

Starting compensation includes a 12-hour shift schedule, with a $2.00 night shift premium and a base hourly rate of $30.45, supported by a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving history required.
• Must pass drug screening and medical/psychological evaluations.
• Must be 20 years old at hire.
• Citizen or naturalization as applicable.
• No felony convictions; limited DWI history.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of detainees in custody.
• Monitor visitations and maintain logs in the system.
• Ensure safety and security of the detention facility.
• Prepare reports as necessary.
• Cooperate with training and certification requirements.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving history

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

$7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Join Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office

Detention Officer Job Description

Detention Officers of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office are responsible for the direct supervision of those persons in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. Specific duties include visually monitoring and supervising of persons in custody, monitoring visitations, maintaining computerized log entries in the Offender Management System, 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.

Successful candidates for Detention Officer positions must be of good moral character and must not have a criminal history that would prevent them from being able to obtain and maintain Detention Officer certification from the North Carolina Sheriff’sEducation and TrainingStandards Commission.

Detention Officer candidates must also adhere to the standards set by Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Employment is contingent on the successful completion of the mandated 10-week training to include classroom instructions and daily physical activities (running, push-ups, sit-ups, heavy lifting, 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 legitimate business needs.
  

Work Scheduleand Hours

Detention Officers depending on assignment will work a 12-hour schedule which translates to seven 12-hour shifts in a (14) day pay period totaling approximately 86 hours. Detention Officers assigned to permanent night shift will have an opportunity to work towards seniority which allows them 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.

Pay Range: $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 an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right 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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