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DETENTION OFFICER I – County of Davie

DETENTION OFFICER I – County of Davie

Job Type:

Full Time

Location:

Mocksville

Posting End Date:

May 31, 2023

          Position: Detention Officer (Open until filled)
          Agency: Davie County Sheriff’s Office
          Location: Mocksville, North Carolina
          Starting Pay Grade: 67 Salary: $38,880 (Non-Exempt)
          Job Description:
          Detention Officers are responsible for the total safety and security of the Davie County Law
          Enforcement
          Detention Center which includes staff, contract personnel, visitors, and inmates. Policies and
          procedures
          have been established to provide direction to Detention Officers to guarantee this expectation.
          Detention Officers are responsible for the direct supervision of inmates and preserving their
          personal
          rights while incarcerated. This includes but is not limited to: providing safety and security
          inside the
          housing dorm, processing new intakes, maintaining court documents, serving meals, and escorting
          inmates and/or visitors. Detention Officers must be able to think independently and maintain a
          level of
          professionalism, firmness, and tact when dealing with a diverse inmate population. Training is
          provided
          to all Detention Officers, in order to, prepare for the hazards of law enforcement work.
          Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
          • Graduation from high school/GED
          Special Requirements:
          • Be 21 years of age
          • Possess a NC driver’s license
          • Be able to work a rotational shift schedule if required by duty assignment
          • Have no felony convictions
          • Be willing and able to complete a four (4) week NC Detention Officer Certification Course
          • Meet minimum standards set forth by the NC Sheriff Training and Standards (12NCAC 10B.0301)
          This is a safety-sensitive position and therefore will be subject to random drug screening.
          Davie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
          Apply online at www.daviecountync.gov under employment

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