Detention Officer Trainee
Mecklenburg County · Mecklenburg County, NC · 2 wk ago
Management$30.45/hrInternship
About the role
Detention Officers of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office are responsible for the direct supervision of persons in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. Entry‑level officers are primarily assigned to the Detention Center Central, though management may assign personnel elsewhere based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Visually monitor and supervise persons in custody
- Monitor visitations
- Maintain computerized log entries in the Offender Management System
- Ensure the safety and security of the detention facility
- Prepare reports as necessary
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalence
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving history
- Be at least 20 years of age prior to hire date
- U.S. citizen or possess Naturalization Certification (if applicable)
- Honorable Military Discharge, if applicable
Qualifications
- Pass a reading comprehension test, physical examination, psychological evaluation, and an in‑depth background investigation
- Demonstrate good moral character and have no criminal history that would prevent Detention Officer certification from the North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission
- Have a clean criminal record (no felony convictions)
- No DWI conviction within the past five years and no more than two DWIs in a lifetime
- Successfully complete the mandated 10‑week training program (classroom instruction and daily physical activities)
- Adhere to the standards set by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office
Benefits
- $7,500 sign‑on bonus
- Night‑shift premium of $2.00 per hour for assigned night shift
Pay
Starting salary: $30.45 per hour. Pay range: $63,336 – $68,086 annually (excludes shift premium).
Schedule
Detention Officers work a 12‑hour schedule, averaging seven 12‑hour shifts in a 14‑day pay period (≈86 hours). Permanent night shift runs 6:40 PM – 7:00 AM; permanent day shift runs 6:40 AM – 7:00 PM. Night‑shift personnel receive the $2.00 per hour shift premium.
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