DETENTION OFFICER - Chatham County, NC : Job Details

Salary : $49,583.00 - $63,215.00 AnnuallyLocation : Pittsboro, NCJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-00068Department: Detention CenterOpening Date: 04/01/2024Closing Date: 10/10/2024 11:59 PM EasternFLSA: Non-ExemptWELCOME TO CHATHAM COUNTY'S APPLICATION PROCESS. To Apply: Become a part of the best local government in North Carolina click Apply in the top right corner.All sectionsof the application, including work experience, MUST be completed. Please include the last ten (10) years of employment history. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applications are stored on a secure site accessible only by authorized personnel. Your application can be saved and used to apply for more than one (1) job opening.Chatham County is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law. Chatham County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.Chatham County does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for our positions at this time.*Please Note: After submitting your application:

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If you have issues with submitting your application, please contact Neogov Applicant Support at 1-855-###-####. Return to the Job Description****Please note that not all candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications received. ****Performs protective service work processing inmates, maintaining corrections center security, transporting inmates, and performs related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Detention Supervisor.****Compensation adjusted based on experience and education**** 1% for each year of experience up to 10 years 2% for Associate's degree 2% for Bachelor's degree 5% for Intermediate Detention Certification 5% for Advanced Detention Certification Essential Functions

• Ensures the safety and security of inmates within the County Detention Center;
• Controls inmates by performing routine facility checks, conducting head counts, resolving conflicts; performing cell searches and removing dangerous and unruly inmates as necessary;
• Receives and processes inmates into custody of institution, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property and assists in investigations of incidents within the Detention Center;
• Participates in daily shift briefings and maintains key and radio control;
• Distributes medications and meals, distributes and restocks supplies and maintains accountability of razors;
• Prepares and maintains logs, reports and records, organizes files, answers telephone, contacts other agencies and responds to inquiries;
• Escorts and transports inmates to court and other required appointments and supervises inmate visitation;
• Prepares and distributes canteens to inmates;
• Performs general maintenance and cleaning of the Detention Center, ensures Detention Center is in proper working order and reports maintenance issues;
• May be assigned collateral officer duties such as special operations, community service or assisting other teams of the Sheriff's Office;
• Assists with training new officers and attends training and meetings as required;
• Assists with setting up the kitchen and may assist with cooking of daily meals, stocking inventory, washing utensils, cleaning kitchen, etc., and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution;
• Some knowledge of the practices of modem penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint;
• Some knowledge of evacuation and fire policies and procedures;
• 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 supervise the activities of large groups of inmates;
• Ability to prepare records and reports and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, inmates, attorneys and the general public.

Physical Requirements This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking, hearing, using hands to finger, handling, feeling and repetitive motions, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting, smelling, pushing, pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements and requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; work requires vocal communication to express or exchange ideas orally and to convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; work requires hearing to perceive information at normal spoken levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visually inspecting small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires exposure to fumes of airborne particles and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Special Requirements Ability to obtain Detention Officer certification within one year of employment. Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina. Chatham County is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles and issues this anti-discrimination/EEO compliance clause to support and maintain employee's rights and responsibilities relating to equal employment. The core of equal employment opportunity is the right to work and advance on the basis of merit, ability, and potential, free from prejudice or discrimination. In accordance with the applicable anti-discrimination statutes, executive orders, and other authorities, Chatham County protects employees against discrimination, to the fullest extent of law, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, parental status, and military service (past, present, or future), and against retaliation for participation in EEO activity or opposition to discrimination.Chatham County has over 600 employees who play an important role in planning, designing, and maintaining government programs while delivering good customer service and maintaining fiscal responsibility. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we place a high value on training, so employees are well-educated and well-trained. Sure, while various career opportunities exist, none are as rewarding as working for Chatham County.We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees (working 30+ hours per week) including health care, dental, vision, retirement, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid leave.To learn more details, visit the on our website.01 Have you completed the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) are you in the process of completing it?

• Yes- I have completed the course
• Yes - I am in the process now
• I have not completed it and not in process

02 If you have not completed the DOCC and have not started, are you willing to complete the course in the next 6 months?

• Already completed DOCC
• No - I have not completed it and am not willing to complete it
• Yes- I am willing to complete the course in the next 6 months

03 Do you currently have a valid North Carolina driver's license?

• YES
• NO

04 Are you willing to work nights, holidays, and weekends?

• YES
• NO

05 Have you ever been previously terminated from a law enforcement, corrections, or detention position?

• YES
• NO

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