Onslow County
Detention Officer (Onslow County Sheriff's Office)
Onslow County, Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States, 28540
This position will perform responsible protective service and human support work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the County Jail; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Sergeant Jailer.
Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Responsibilities: Maintaining jail security; serving meals; transporting inmates. Patrols jail area periodically to ensure security and maintain order. Searches and processes inmates in and out of jail; supervises and checks on lockdown inmates. Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene, and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations, and procedures; picks up meals; packages and distributes medication to inmates as prescribed or directed. Escorts and safeguards inmates to cells; moves inmates around within the jail facility; transports inmates for court, attorney visits, probation visits, releases, and to various offices or other locations; checks on inmates' physical condition; performs shake downs. Assists with visitations; searches cells; changes linens; performs laundry services. Assists with booking and release of inmates; inventories property of new inmates; transports inmates to jail. Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties associated with jail operations; communicates to incoming shift all incidents that occurred on the previous shift. Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters. Records visits; inspects items brought into the jail; checks incoming and outgoing mail; answers telephone. Performs related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations, and procedures of the institution; general knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school is required for this position. A copy of your transcript must be attached to this application. Must be at least 20 years of age to be certified by the NC Sheriff Standards. US citizenship is required per 12NCAC 10B .0301 (Lawful permanent resident status does not meet the requirement for certification). Valid North Carolina Driver's License required. Applicants who are selected to continue with the hiring process will be required to take the CASAS Test at Coastal Carolina Community College. After completion of the CASAS Test, applicants will be required to pass an agility test. This test must be completed in 20 minutes or less and consists of: 10 push-ups and 10 sit-ups 40-foot bear crawl Staircase: 2 times both sides (6 step staircase) Repeat 10 push-ups and 10 sit-ups Those selected to move forward will be invited for a Command Board interview. Applicants who successfully pass the interviews will be scheduled for psychological testing, medical testing, and a drug screening which will be administered at an agency located outside of Onslow County. In order to be considered for this position, your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses must be uploaded with your application even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application. Upon successful completion of the NC Detention Officer Certification course, within 12 months of hire, candidates will move to Certified Detention Officer status with a 5% pay increase. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Responsibilities: Maintaining jail security; serving meals; transporting inmates. Patrols jail area periodically to ensure security and maintain order. Searches and processes inmates in and out of jail; supervises and checks on lockdown inmates. Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene, and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations, and procedures; picks up meals; packages and distributes medication to inmates as prescribed or directed. Escorts and safeguards inmates to cells; moves inmates around within the jail facility; transports inmates for court, attorney visits, probation visits, releases, and to various offices or other locations; checks on inmates' physical condition; performs shake downs. Assists with visitations; searches cells; changes linens; performs laundry services. Assists with booking and release of inmates; inventories property of new inmates; transports inmates to jail. Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties associated with jail operations; communicates to incoming shift all incidents that occurred on the previous shift. Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters. Records visits; inspects items brought into the jail; checks incoming and outgoing mail; answers telephone. Performs related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations, and procedures of the institution; general knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school is required for this position. A copy of your transcript must be attached to this application. Must be at least 20 years of age to be certified by the NC Sheriff Standards. US citizenship is required per 12NCAC 10B .0301 (Lawful permanent resident status does not meet the requirement for certification). Valid North Carolina Driver's License required. Applicants who are selected to continue with the hiring process will be required to take the CASAS Test at Coastal Carolina Community College. After completion of the CASAS Test, applicants will be required to pass an agility test. This test must be completed in 20 minutes or less and consists of: 10 push-ups and 10 sit-ups 40-foot bear crawl Staircase: 2 times both sides (6 step staircase) Repeat 10 push-ups and 10 sit-ups Those selected to move forward will be invited for a Command Board interview. Applicants who successfully pass the interviews will be scheduled for psychological testing, medical testing, and a drug screening which will be administered at an agency located outside of Onslow County. In order to be considered for this position, your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses must be uploaded with your application even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application. Upon successful completion of the NC Detention Officer Certification course, within 12 months of hire, candidates will move to Certified Detention Officer status with a 5% pay increase. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations. #J-18808-Ljbffr