Detention Officer

Orange County Government•Sheriff's Office, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Orange County Sheriff's Office has openings for Detention Officers. Work involves the responsibility of maintaining the security of the facility by conducting security checks, head counts, and performing cell searches and inspections. The work includes performing all inmate booking functions, including searching, fingerprinting and photographing inmates, and documenting personal property. Maintaining and updating records, logs, and reports of jail and inmate activities, including documenting any incidents and offenses. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Detention Sergeant with limited leeway to exercise independent judgment in performing assignments within strict guidelines and within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work. Assignments are provided by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Additional assistance is provided for unusual situations that do not have clear precedents. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Does related work as required. Hiring range is based on the Orange County Sheriff's Office Step Plan. The Step Plan is based on years of experience and education. Trainee Appointments offered. Basic Detention Officer Training (BDOT) Training provided. Trainee salary starts at $44,144. Successful clearance of a medical examination, DCI background check and pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

High School or General Educational Development (GED)
Work experience that includes significant contact with the public
U.S. Citizen and be at least 20 years of age.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina
No Class B (or higher) misdemeanor convictions in the last ten (10) years
No felony convictions
Participation in the County Drug and Alcohol Screening program is required.
Successfully pass an extensive background check, psychological and physical exams prior to hire

Responsibilities

Maintaining the security of the facility by conducting security checks, head counts, and performing cell searches and inspections.
Performing all inmate booking functions, including searching, fingerprinting and photographing inmates, and documenting personal property.
Maintaining and updating records, logs, and reports of jail and inmate activities, including documenting any incidents and offenses.