DETENTION OFFICER
Department: Sheriff’s Office
Hiring Range: $46,750.00 – $56,100.00 per year, commensurate with experience
Closing Date: Open until filled
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
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Completion of high school supplemented by courses in law enforcement or detention; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Requirements
Must meet the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for detention personnel. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Miscellaneous Information
HOW TO APPLY: Interested persons are encouraged to apply in person at Burke County Sheriff’s Office located at 150 Government Drive (off of Enola Road). Application packets for Deputy Sheriff and Detention Officer can be obtained at the Records Department in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office. Application packets may also be obtained by email, by sending a request to: barbara.miller@burkenc.org. 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.
