DETENTION OFFICER - CADET (Multiple)

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees who work towards providing needed services throughout the community. The Durham County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified candidates who embody the values and diversity of the Durham County community for Detention Officer Cadet positions. Selected candidates will attend the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC). Upon successful completion of all training requirements, the cadet will be certified as a North Carolina Basic Detention Officer.

Responsibilities

• Process inmates into custody of institution, search prisoners, take charge of personal property, and provide opportunity to call attorney or relative.
• Advise inmates on institutional rules and regulations.
• Patrol assigned areas periodically to ensure security and maintain order.
• Supervise inmates during meals, exercise, work, recreation, and personal hygiene activities for conformance to institutional rules and procedures.
• Attend to special needs of prisoners and attempt to resolve individual problems.
• Escort and transport inmates as required.
• Secure cell doors to prevent conflicts between inmates.
• Prepare routine records on inmates and perform general clerical duties, including preparing court lists.
• Ensure the care and maintenance of quarters, work, and recreational equipment used by inmates.
• Arrange visits, inspect items brought into the jail, and check incoming and outgoing mail.
• Perform 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 (high school equivalency diploma must be at least partial classroom).
• 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 be willing to relocate upon being hired.
• Must successfully complete the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) within one (1) year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing the operation of the Durham County Detention Facility.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Performs medium work involving walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects.
• Exerts between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Pay

Salary range: $49,052.00 – $83,583.00

Position numbers: 40000567, 40000577, 40000507, 40000574, 40000599, 40000602, 40000627, 40003402

Job type: Full-time