Detention Officer
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Security
Police Officer -
Government
Police Officer
Detention Officer I
Salary
Depends On Qualifications
Location
Asheboro, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
Department
Sheriff Office/Jail
Opening Date
09/14/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
DescriptionResponsible for performing a variety of general law enforcement duties relative to the safety, detention, and security of prisoners on an assigned shift. Considerable tact and firmness are required in dealing with violent, suicidal, and mentally disturbed inmates. The employee is required to exercise alertness and some independent judgment in dealing with unusual situations. Work is performed in accordance with established detention center management policies and procedures and supplemented by specific instructions as necessary.
The employee is subject to the usual hazards of detention center management work. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Detention Center Major and is evaluated through conferences, review of records, and through inspections.
Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must be 21 years of age. Good Moral Character, must pass background check, psychological evaluation, physical, and drug screen.
EmployerRandolph County (NC)
Address: 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, North Carolina, 27205
Phone:
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