DETENTION OFFICER - CADET (Multiple)

About the role

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office seeks qualified candidates for a Detention Officer Cadet position. Successful candidates will attend the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) and upon completion, will be certified as a North Carolina Basic Detention Officer.

Responsibilities

• Processes inmates into custody of the institution, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property; provides opportunity to call attorney or relative, advises on institutional rules and regulations.
• Patrols assigned area periodically to ensure security and maintain order.
• Supervises inmates during meals, exercise, work, recreation and personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations and procedures.
• Attends to special needs of prisoners and attempts to resolve individual problems if possible.
• Escorts and transports inmates as required.
• Secures cell doors to prevent conflicts between inmates.
• Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties, prepares court lists.
• Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters, work and recreational equipment used by inmates.
• Arranges visits, inspects items brought into the jail, checks incoming and outgoing mail.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
• Must pass a reading comprehension exam and a physical ability/readiness test.
• Must live within 50 miles of downtown Durham (or willing to relocate upon being hired).

Special Requirements

• Must successfully complete the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) within one (1) year of employment.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing the operation of the DCFD. Knowledge of forms, records, and reports used in the detention facility. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. Ability to maintain discipline and order among inmates. Ability to work in a confined area. Ability to deal firmly and courteously with inmates and visitors. Ability to use sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

$49.052.00 - $83,583.00

Schedule

Full-time