Detention Officer
About The Position
An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of duties pertaining to the safety and security of detainees in the custody of the Buncombe County Detention Facility. Essential Functions of the position: Admits detainees to the County Detention Facility; searches and processes detainees; and advises detainees of all facility rules and regulations. Conducts supervision rounds and inspects cells and common areas to ensure cleanliness and sanitation; supervises detainees engaged in daily cleaning of the housing unit and other activities. Coordinates weekly visits for detainees; documents detainee movement as well as conducting searches of detainees and property for contraband; checks outgoing mail for contraband. Supervises detainees during the administration of medicines and sick call by medical staff; notifies medical staff of emergencies and oversees the general welfare of detainees. Conducts supervision rounds to ensure the safety and security of the facility. Maintains various forms and completes computer entries to update and document the detainees file while in custody. Performs other related duties as assigned within the detention facility.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be 20 years of age.
- The North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission requires that you are certified as a detention officer within a year. This training is approximately 5 weeks with pay.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures involved in detainee management.
- Knowledge of local laws, ordinances and the North Carolina General Statutes pertaining to the commitment and confinement of inmates.
- Ability to maintain discipline and order of detainees.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to maintain courteous and tactful relationships with families of detainees, attorneys, ministers and other persons concerned with the welfare of individual inmates.
- Ability to take prompt and effective action during detention facility emergencies.
- Adheres to the assigned work schedule as outlined in the Sheriff’s Office and County attendance policies and procedures.
- The Detention Facility is a 24/7 operation and as such persons must be able to work various shift assignments, including night shift.
- Typical shift will be 12 hours with a compensated lunch break.
- Regular, predictable attendance is essential
Responsibilities
- Admits detainees to the County Detention Facility; searches and processes detainees; and advises detainees of all facility rules and regulations.
- Conducts supervision rounds and inspects cells and common areas to ensure cleanliness and sanitation; supervises detainees engaged in daily cleaning of the housing unit and other activities.
- Coordinates weekly visits for detainees; documents detainee movement as well as conducting searches of detainees and property for contraband; checks outgoing mail for contraband.
- Supervises detainees during the administration of medicines and sick call by medical staff; notifies medical staff of emergencies and oversees the general welfare of detainees.
- Conducts supervision rounds to ensure the safety and security of the facility.
- Maintains various forms and completes computer entries to update and document the detainees file while in custody.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the detention facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
