Jail Compliance Inspector
About The Position
The Jail Compliance Inspector position in the Construction Section’s Jail and Detention Unit conducts semiannual inspections of county, municipal and regional jails to monitor compliance with state rules and statutes for jail operation. This position investigates and responds to inmate grievances, conducts follow-up inspections regarding corrective action plans, and ensures any life safety deficiencies are corrected. Other responsibilities include: Evaluating operating practices. Evaluating detainee/inmate treatment. Evaluating the physical facility. Provide technical assistance to local sheriffs and county officials. This position has a possibility of being home based, as long as the home is determined to meet business needs within North Carolina. This position requires four (4) days per week of travel throughout the state with 1-2 overnight stays a week, and the ability to do on-site inspections.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology or related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in law enforcement, prison or institutional management, probation or parole investigations and counseling, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver license.
- Demonstrated knowledge of detention facility administration, operations, and security measures.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to document inspection findings using Microsoft Word.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct inspections and advise management and other officials regarding the North Carolina laws relating to jails.
Responsibilities
- Conduct semiannual inspections of county, municipal and regional jails to monitor compliance with state rules and statutes for jail operation.
- Investigate and respond to inmate grievances.
- Conduct follow-up inspections regarding corrective action plans.
- Ensure any life safety deficiencies are corrected.
- Evaluate operating practices.
- Evaluate detainee/inmate treatment.
- Evaluate the physical facility.
- Provide technical assistance to local sheriffs and county officials.
Benefits
- Paid time off (State holidays, vacation, and sick leave).
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
- Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
- Paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
