Detention Officer

Catawba County Government • Newton, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office is recruiting highly motivated individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities to fill full-time Detention Officer roles. In these positions, you will provide safety and security for inmates confined in the Catawba County Detention Facility and process inmates in and out of the Detention Facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be a U.S citizen
• Minimum of 20 years of age
• Valid NC driver's license
• No felony convictions (Misdemeanors are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.)
• Ability to pass a drug screening and medical examination
• If applicable, Honorary Discharge from the Military
• Must be able to stand/walk 80% of the time daily
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 60 pounds regularly
• Must be able to operate equipment (radios, chemical sprays, handcuffs, leg irons, etc.) daily
• Must be able to withstand loud noises and stressful situations

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred but not necessary
• Prior law enforcement, detention, or corrections experience
• Advanced degrees
• Specific law enforcement certificates
• Bilingual skills

Responsibilities

• Provide for the care and security of inmates confined to Detention facilities by conducting regular cell checks, keeping an active check of cell and common areas, and responding immediately to problems between inmates
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and records
• Attend departmental in-service training to stay abreast of law changes and maintain skills
• Appear in court, as needed, to give testimony

Benefits

• Up to 40 hours of advanced annual leave for benefited new hires
• Up to 40 hours of advanced sick leave for benefited new hires
• Shift differential of $2 an hour provided for night shift
• Extra pay for advanced degrees and specific law enforcement certificates
• Annual salary increase upon successful performance review (dependent upon budget availability)
• Bilingual extra duty pay upon successful completion of testing (dependent upon budget availability)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED