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Detention Officer

Job in Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina, 28607, USA
Listing for: Watauga County Health Dept
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Government
    Public Health, Government Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50235 - 52748 USD Yearly USD 50235.00 52748.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title

Detention Officer

Final date to receive applications

March 12, 2026

Location

Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, 184 Hodges Gap Road, Boone, NC 28607

Salary

Beginning Salary: $50,235 - $52,748

Responsibilities
  • Maintain jail security.
  • Process and release inmates.
  • Serve meals to inmates.
  • Transport inmates.
Qualifications
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent education and experience.
Benefits
  • Health insurance.
  • Retirement plan.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Vacation leave.
  • Sick leave.
Application Instructions

Submit applications to the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office at 184 Hodges Gap Road, Boone, NC 28607. Applications may also be obtained augacounty.org or NC Works Career Center, 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607.

Submit by mail, email:
Watauga County, or fax: .

An active NCWorks account is required. Create or retrieve a username .

Application forms are available in Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word formats. (DSS Applications Only: PD-107 NC State Employment Application in Adobe PDF)

EEO Statement

Watauga County is an EEOE.

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