Detention Officer

Job Title: Detention Officer

Forsyth County, NC is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Detention Officer to join our team. As a Detention Officer, you will play a critical role in maintaining the safety and security of our detention center.

Job Summary

The Detention Officer is responsible for the intake, detention, and care of inmates in our detention center. This includes conducting searches, completing intake forms, securing personal property, and dressing out inmates in detention attire. You will also be responsible for supervising meals and cleaning facilities, distributing personal property, and performing related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Receives inmates by conducting search, completing required intake forms, securing all personal property, and dressing out inmates in detention attire.
• Acts as booking officer by maintaining inmate information, verifying the completion of necessary intake forms, classifying inmates and assigning cell location, and maintaining inmate count and cell locations.
• Oversees the security and activities of inmates on an assigned floor.
• Supervises meals and cleaning of facilities.
• Distributes personal property.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Supervises the purchase and distribution of snack items and commissary.
• Searches incoming property delivered for inmates to determine if it is allowable.
• Verifies visitor acceptance by inmates, notifies the floor officer of visitor, records time and date of visits.
• Releases inmates on bond, due to court order or for time served; ensures release papers are accurate and complete; returns all personal property to the individual; completes forms providing required documentation of release.
• Supervises trustees cleaning and maintaining detention facilities, doing inmate laundry, and receiving and storing supplies.
• Transports inmates for interviews, court or release; monitors inmates' medical status and takes appropriate action when illness or injury is suspected.

Requirements

• Candidate must have a High School Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalence.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving history.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screening and complete medical examination by a licensed physician, including psychological testing and evaluation.
• Candidate must be 20 years of age prior to hire date.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or Naturalization Certification, if applicable.
• Candidate must have a clean criminal record to include no felony convictions.
• Candidate must not have had a DWI conviction within the past five years and no more than two in a lifetime.
• Candidate must have Honorable Military Discharge, if applicable.

Additional Hiring Requirements

• Must possess a valid drivers license
• Successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation
• Successfully complete a walk along and a panel interview
• Successfully complete a psychological/medical examination

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Detention Officer will perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Receives inmates by conducting search, completing required intake forms, securing all personal property, and dressing out inmates in detention attire.
• Acts as booking officer by maintaining inmate information, verifying the completion of necessary intake forms, classifying inmates and assigning cell location, and maintaining inmate count and cell locations.
• Oversees the security and activities of inmates on an assigned floor.
• Supervises meals and cleaning of facilities.
• Distributes personal property.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Supervises the purchase and distribution of snack items and commissary.
• Searches incoming property delivered for inmates to determine if it is allowable.
• Verifies visitor acceptance by inmates, notifies the floor officer of visitor, records time and date of visits.
• Releases inmates on bond, due to court order or for time served; ensures release papers are accurate and complete; returns all personal property to the individual; completes forms providing required documentation of release.
• Supervises trustees cleaning and maintaining detention facilities, doing inmate laundry, and receiving and storing supplies.
• Transports inmates for interviews, court or release; monitors inmates' medical status and takes appropriate action when illness or injury is suspected.

Working Conditions

The Detention Officer will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. The officer will be required to walk up and down stairs repeatedly for security rounds and may be exposed to hazardous and confining working conditions.

Benefits

Forsyth County, NC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate about public safety, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information].

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