Detention Officer - DOCC Certified - Tiered Sign-on Bonus Up To $5,000

County of Wake, NC•Raleigh, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for Detention Officers who have completed Detention Certification by the state of North Carolina. Detention certification is not the same as Correction Certification and each require a different certification. If you are not detention certified in NC, you should fill out a Detention Officer - Cadet application. Detention Officer - Already Certified Salary and Incentives: Hourly rate for DOCC certified officers begins at $27.26 per hour (approximately $56,696 annually) up to $31.66 per hour (approximately $65,857 annually) based upon experience, education, military service and fluency in a foreign language. Primary Duties: The Detention Officer is responsible for custodial duties associated with the transportation, security and supervision of prisoners in the Wake County Detention Center (WCDC) and the Wake County Public Safety Center (PSC) Detention Officers perform a variety of duties ranging from direct supervision, control desk, inmate escorts, K-9, and transportation of inmates Work is performed in accordance with the Wake County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Training and Standards Council of the Department of Justice of North Carolina Work is performed under the direct supervision of that employee’s squad or area supervisor The applicant must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts which include holidays and weekends

Requirements

North Carolina detention officer certification (not corrections certification)
At least 20 years old
Citizen of the United States
High school diploma or equivalent
Possess or be able to possess a North Carolina driver’s license
Must not have been charged or convicted of a felony or more than 3 misdemeanors
Willing to relocate within an hour response time to the Wake County Detention Center
Undergo an extensive background investigation including, but not limited to, physical fitness assessment, reading test, medical exam, drug screen, and psychological exam.
Meet all the applicable standards with the North Carolina Sheriff’s Training and Standards Commission as well as the policies of the Wake County Sheriff’s Office.
Demonstrate a minimum level of physical ability and fitness by completing the Wake County Sheriff’s Office's Physical Agility Test (SOPAT). The test consists of running 40 meters, climbing up and down stairs, completing 10 pushups, and simulating rolling/moving an adult-sized object.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the operation of the Wake County Detention Center and the Wake County Public Safety Center
Knowledge of forms, records and reports used in the detention facility
Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
Ability to maintain discipline and order among arrestees
Ability to work in a confined area
Ability to deal firmly and courteously with arrestees and visitors
Ability to use sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Fluency in a foreign language

Responsibilities

Custodial duties associated with the transportation, security and supervision of prisoners in the Wake County Detention Center (WCDC) and the Wake County Public Safety Center (PSC)
Perform a variety of duties ranging from direct supervision, control desk, inmate escorts, K-9, and transportation of inmates
Work in accordance with the Wake County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Training and Standards Council of the Department of Justice of North Carolina
Work under the direct supervision of that employee’s squad or area supervisor
Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts which include holidays and weekends