Durham County Government
DETENTION OFFICER - CERTIFIED Multiple 1
Durham County Government, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
DETENTION OFFICER – CERTIFIED
Durham County Sheriff’s Office seeks certified Detention Officers to maintain security, supervise inmates, and enforce institutional rules. Salary
$50,004.00 – $85,207.00 (2025) Responsibilities
Process inmates into custody, search prisoners, attend to personal property, provide opportunity to call attorney or relative, advise on institutional rules and regulations. Patrol defined areas to ensure security and maintain order. Supervise inmates during meals, exercise, work, recreation, and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations, and procedures. Respond to special needs of prisoners and attempts to resolve individual problems. Escort and transport inmates as required. Secure cell doors to prevent conflicts between inmates. Prepare routine records on inmates; perform general clerical duties, prepare court lists. Ensure care and maintenance of quarters, and recreational equipment used by inmates. Arrange visits, inspect items brought into the jail, check incoming and outgoing mail. Perform related work as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing the operation of the DCFD. Knowledge of forms, records, and reports used in the detention facility. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. Ability to maintain discipline and order among inmates. Ability to work in a confined area. Ability to deal firmly and courteously with inmates and visitors. Ability to use sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Physical Demands
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Requirements
Must have a current NC Detention Officer Certification and be in good standing with the NC Sheriff Training and Standards Commission. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Must pass a reading comprehension exam and a physical ability/readiness test. Must live within 50 miles of downtown Durham (or willing to relocate upon being hired). Contact
Durham County Sheriff’s Office Training & Recruitment Division 919‑560‑0930 Equal Opportunity Employer
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Durham County Sheriff’s Office seeks certified Detention Officers to maintain security, supervise inmates, and enforce institutional rules. Salary
$50,004.00 – $85,207.00 (2025) Responsibilities
Process inmates into custody, search prisoners, attend to personal property, provide opportunity to call attorney or relative, advise on institutional rules and regulations. Patrol defined areas to ensure security and maintain order. Supervise inmates during meals, exercise, work, recreation, and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations, and procedures. Respond to special needs of prisoners and attempts to resolve individual problems. Escort and transport inmates as required. Secure cell doors to prevent conflicts between inmates. Prepare routine records on inmates; perform general clerical duties, prepare court lists. Ensure care and maintenance of quarters, and recreational equipment used by inmates. Arrange visits, inspect items brought into the jail, check incoming and outgoing mail. Perform related work as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing the operation of the DCFD. Knowledge of forms, records, and reports used in the detention facility. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. Ability to maintain discipline and order among inmates. Ability to work in a confined area. Ability to deal firmly and courteously with inmates and visitors. Ability to use sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Physical Demands
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Requirements
Must have a current NC Detention Officer Certification and be in good standing with the NC Sheriff Training and Standards Commission. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Must pass a reading comprehension exam and a physical ability/readiness test. Must live within 50 miles of downtown Durham (or willing to relocate upon being hired). Contact
Durham County Sheriff’s Office Training & Recruitment Division 919‑560‑0930 Equal Opportunity Employer
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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