Detention Officer

• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Detention Officers

Carteret County Government is seeking Detention Officers to join the Sheriff's Office. No experience necessary!

$7,000 sign-on bonus offered to newly hired full-time Detention Officers who commit to and fulfill a two-year employment obligation. $3,500 at first regular payroll following official hire date; $3,500 upon successful completion & graduation from the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC), provided the employee remains in good standing. Terms and conditions apply.

Carteret County Detention Center is located in Beaufort, NC.

Full-time positions include benefits - paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement and 401(k) plans; and, paid sick, vacation and holiday leave.

Performs protective service work processing inmates, maintaining Detention Center security, transporting inmates to court, medical and related facilities.

Employees in this class perform inmate detention, care, security, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the Detention Center, transporting inmates, and related care and record keeping requirements. Employees must exercise independent initiative and judgment in making decision regarding inmates in their custody, with suicidal, violent, or mentally unstable tendencies, and in dealing with attorneys, families, and other.

Work involves exercising tact, firmness, and decisiveness in handling routine and emergency situations. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Senior Detention Officer and evaluated through observation, review of reports, periodic discussions concerning how particular incidents were handled and adherence to Detention Center policies and procedures.

• Ensures the safety and security of inmates within the Detention Center; patrols areas periodically to ensure security of inmates and maintain order; conducts head counts, resolves conflicts performs cell searches and removes dangerous and unruly inmates as necessary.
• Receives and processes inmates into custody of the Detention Center; searches inmates; takes charge of personal property; provides opportunities for inmates to call attorney or relatives; advises inmates on Detention Center rules and regulations.
• Operates electronic door system and control panel; maintains key and radio control.
• Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to Detention Center rules, regulations and procedures.
• Escorts and transports inmates to court and other required appointments.
• Delivers food to inmates, removes trays and food carts.
• Distributes medication to inmates as prescribed or directed; contacts nurse in medical emergencies.
• Records visits; ensures the safety and security of visitors; inspects items brought into the Detention Center; checks incoming and outgoing mail.
• Receives, receipts and accounts for funds deposited into inmate accounts.
• Prepares and maintains logs, reports and records; organizes files; answers telephone; contacts other agencies; responds to inquiries.
• Performs general maintenance and cleaning of the Detention Center; ensures Detention Center equipment is functioning properly; reports maintenance issues.

• Performs related duties as required.

• Thorough knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the Detention Center.
• Ability to enforce Detention Center rules firmly and fairly.
• Ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates.
• Ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems.
• Ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately.
• Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to operate personal computer and appropriate software packages.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, inmates and the general public.

• Work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to…