Detention Officer I​/II​/III; DO I​/II​/III

Detention Officer I/II/III (DO I/II/III)

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Craven County is recruiting Detention Officers. Selected candidates may be classified as Detention Officer I, Detention Officer II or Detention Officer III depending upon education, experience, qualifications, and certification.

Detention Officer I:
Performs a variety of duties in the care and security of prisoners in the Detention Center. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of duties pertaining to the safety, detention and securing of prisoners in an assigned area of the Detention Center. Considerable tact and firmness are required in frequent contacts with the general public. The employee is required to exercise alertness and some independent judgment in dealing with unusual situations.

Work is performed in accordance with specific instructions and established jail operation policies and procedures. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of detention center management work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Detention Center Supervisor and is evaluated through observation, review of records and on‑site inspections.

Detention Officer II:
Performs lead worker duties performing a variety of tasks in the care and security of prisoners in the County Detention Center. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of duties pertaining to the safety, detention and securing of prisoners in the booking area of the Detention Center. Employee performs in a lead worker capacity and provides limited supervision in the absence of a higher‑ranking officer.

Considerable tact and firmness are required in frequent contact with the public. The employee is required to exercise alertness and some independent judgment in dealing with unusual situations. Work is performed in accordance with specific instructions and established detention center operation policies and procedures. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of detention center management work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Detention Center Supervisor and is evaluated through observation, review of records and on‑site inspections.

Detention Officer III:
Performs lead worker duties performing a variety of tasks in the care and security of prisoners in the County Detention Center, as well as some supervisory duties. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of duties pertaining to the safety, detention, and securing of prisoners in the booking area of the County Detention Center. The employee performs in a lead worker capacity and will have some limited supervisory job functions when required.

Considerable tact and firmness are required in frequent contact with the public. The employee is required to exercise alertness and some independent judgment in dealing with unusual situations. Work is performed in accordance with specific instructions and established jail operating policies and procedures. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of jail management work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Detention Center Supervisor and is evaluated through observation, review of records, and on‑site inspections.

• Admit prisoners to the Detention Center; book and search inmates; allow inmates to call attorneys and relatives; call bondsman if necessary; collect personal belongings of inmates for safekeeping and advise prisoners of all detention center rules and regulations.
• Inspect prisoners and their quarters to ensure cleanliness and sanitation; supervise trustees engaged in cleaning the jail area and serving food.
• Arrange for prisoners to see visitors in specific areas; inspect all items brought to jail or prisoners; check incoming and outgoing mail.
• Patrol the detention center periodically to prevent escapes and maintain order.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining various paperwork to track inmates while in custody.
• Assist in the distribution of all monies that are sent to the inmates.

• Admit prisoners to the Detention Center; ensures that inmates are properly booked and searched…