Detention Officer - DOCC Certified - Tiered Sign-on Bonus Up To $5,000

About the role

This position is for Detention Officers who have completed Detention Certification by the state of North Carolina. Detention certification is not the same as Correction Certification and each require a different certification. If you are not detention certified in NC, you should fill out a Detention Officer - Cadet application.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control desk
• Inmate escorts
• K-9
• Transportation of inmates
• Work under the direct supervision of squad or area supervisor
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends

Requirements

• North Carolina detention officer certification (not corrections certification)
• At least 20 years old
• A citizen of the United States
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A North Carolina driver’s license
• No felony or more than 3 misdemeanors charges or convictions
• Willingness to relocate within an hour response time to the Wake County Detention Center

Qualifications

• Extensive background investigation including physical fitness assessment, reading test, medical exam, drug screen, and psychological exam
• Meet applicable standards with the North Carolina Sheriff’s Training and Standards Commission and Wake County Sheriff’s Office policies
• Pass the Wake County Sheriff’s Office's Physical Agility Test (SOPAT)

Skills

• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the operation of the Wake County Detention Center and the Wake County Public Safety Center
• Forms, records, and reports used in the detention facility
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time
• Maintain discipline and order among arrestees
• Working in a confined area
• Dealing firmly and courteously with arrestees and visitors
• Using sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees

Benefits

Salary and incentives vary based on experience, education, military service, and fluency in a foreign language. Hourly rate for certified officers begins at $27.26 per hour (approximately $56,696 annually) up to $31.66 per hour (approximately $65,857 annually).

Pay

The hourly rate for certified officers begins at $27.26 per hour (approximately $56,696 annually) up to $31.66 per hour (approximately $65,857 annually).

Schedule

Rotating shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Notes

• Physical fitness assessment scheduled after application submission
• Contact the Wake County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Division at (919) 856-6983 for questions
• Include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume