Detention Officer

130 Government Drive, Morganton NC

Description

Position: DETENTION OFFICER Department: Burke County Sheriff’s Office Minimum Starting Rate: $16.4089 hr./$36,583.71 yr.; Overtime paid at $24.61 hr. Closing Date: Open until filled DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Employees in this class perform inmate intake, detention, care, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates internal to and external of the detention center, insurance of proper care and completion of record- keeping requirements. Employees may be assigned to any work area within the facility and are subject to rotation of work areas and shifts. Patience and firmness are required in frequent contacts with violent, suicidal, and mentally unstable inmates. May assist in training other officers, in transport of inmates to other correctional facilities, doctor, or other locations. Performs related work as required. Employees are subject to hazards associated with custody work including working in inside environments, exposure to various hazards such as noise and a variety of physical conditions and close quarters. Employees may be subject to Level III OSHA Standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Detention Center Sergeant. BENEFITS: Free Employee Medical Insurance Free Employee Dental Insurance Optional Additional Insurance Plans Retention Bonus: $600 at one year, $1,200 at two years ($1800 total) 401(k)/457(b) Retirement Supplement Options (up to 2% match) Free Employee Health Clinic Paid Time Off Required Education and Experience: Completion of high school/GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be age 21+ and clean criminal record. DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Courses in law enforcement or detention. Experience in security-related professions. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must meet the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for Detention Personnel. HOW TO APPLY: Interested persons may obtain an application packet Detention Officer or Deputy Sheriff from the Records Department in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office, located at 150 Government Drive, Morganton, NC 28655. If you are unable to apply in person, you may submit a resume through Indeed, apply on the Burke County Website, or contact through this Craigslist posting. (If you contact us through Craigslist, please make sure to put a phone number in the message, so that we may reach out) The application packet will contain a Burke County application, an application to the North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission, and a list of required material to be returned with the completed applications. The checklist also has a contact name and number to set up an appointment once the packet is fully completed or should you have any questions about the process. Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Job Type: Full-time Job Type: Full-time Pay: $36,583.71 - $46,658.10 per year