Detention Officer Trainee

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

29d•$63,336 - $68,086•Onsite

About The Position

Detention Officers with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office directly supervise people in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. Entry-level officers are primarily assigned to the Detention Center–Central, but management may assign personnel elsewhere in the organization based on legitimate business needs. Employment is contingent on successfully completing mandated 10-week training, including classroom instruction and daily physical activities. Candidates must pass a reading comprehension test, physical examination, psychological evaluation, and in-depth background investigation, and must meet certification standards set by the North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission and the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Depending on assignment, officers work seven 12-hour shifts in each 14-day pay period, totaling approximately 86 hours. Permanent night-shift personnel work 6:40 PM–7:00 AM and receive an additional $2.00 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts. Night-shift personnel may work toward seniority that allows assignment to a permanent day shift, scheduled 6:40 AM–7:00 PM. Starting pay is $30.45 per hour; the stated pay range is $63,336–$68,086, excluding the shift premium. The posting offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalence.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
Pass a drug screening and complete a medical examination by a licensed physician, including psychological testing and evaluation.
Be at least 20 years old before the hire date.
Be a U.S. citizen or provide Naturalization Certification, if applicable.
Have a clean criminal record, including no felony convictions, and meet the moral-character and certification standards stated in the posting.
Have no DWI conviction within the past five years and no more than two DWI convictions in a lifetime.
Provide an Honorable Military Discharge, if applicable.
Pass a reading comprehension test, physical examination, psychological evaluation, and in-depth background investigation.
Successfully complete the mandated 10-week training, including classroom instruction and daily physical activities.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise people in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.
Visually monitor and supervise people in custody.
Monitor visitations.
Maintain computerized log entries in the Offender Management System.
Ensure the safety and security of the detention facility.
Prepare reports as necessary.
Assist in emergency and/or disaster situations if required.