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Detention Officer

Johnston County
Smithfield, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2024 CLOSED ON 6/17/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer position at Johnston County?

The Detention Center of Johnston County in Smithfield, NC is currently accepting online applications for Detention Officers.

*Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary may be based on years of experience listed on the application itself, not in supplemental documents attached. Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.

Located in the eastern half of North Carolina and part of the Research Triangle Region, Johnston County is part of the fastest growing region of the state. Johnston County is the fastest growing county in the state with a population of 216,000 residents.

Hiring salary range is commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package available.
Benefits include:
-Health
-Dental
-Vision
-Retirement
-401k
-Paid holidays
-Sick leave/ Vacation leave & more Receives inmates and conducts searches for contraband; completes required intake forms; and secures personal property.
Acts as a processing officer by maintaining inmate information, verifying the completion of necessary forms; assigning appropriate cell location; determining inmate classification; and maintaining inmate count and cell locations.

Oversees the security and activities of inmates; supervises meals and cleaning of facilities; distributes personal property; monitors inmates' medical status and takes actions when illness or injury is suspected.
Provides non-confidential inmate information to the public, attorney, and bond personnel; maintains files on inmates; searches incoming property delivered to inmates; verifies visitor acceptance by inmate.
Releases inmates on bond due to court order or time served; ensures release papers are proper and complete; returns personal property to individual; completes forms providing required documentation of release.
Supervises cleaning and maintenance of center facilities and fixtures. Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to inmate sentencing, pretrial conditions, and release.
Working knowledge of policies and procedures covering inmate security, classification, care, and discipline.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to work in a hazardous and confining work environment.
Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with inmates and the public.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other employees, and the public.
Ability to actively listen to inmate conversations and sounds in the facility and exercise judgment in determining potential security problems. Must be 21 years of age.
High school diploma. (GED equivalent)
Must be able to pass a background investigation.

Salary : $49,704 - $84,497

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