Detention Officer

Posting number: DETENTION OFFICER

Department: SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Job classification: Detention Officer

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Law Enforcement, Security

Summary

.  The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for full time Detention Officers.  Detention Officers are responsible for performing duties relative to the safety, security, and detention of inmates at the New Hanover County Detention Facility.

The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for full time Detention Officers.  Detention Officers are responsible for performing duties relative to the safety, security, and detention of inmates at the New Hanover County Detention Facility.  Duties include 

• Processing incoming inmates into custody by completing paperwork, searching prisoners, obtaining and securing personal property, assigning and escorting inmates to proper holding facilities, and explaining rules and regulations of the detention center.
• Patrolling jail areas to maintain order and prevent escape.
• Inspecting inmates and cells to ensure cleanliness and sanitation; confiscating contraband.
• Obtaining and escorting inmates for visitations and appearances in court, records visits, inspecting all items brought to the jail, and checking incoming and outgoing mail.
• Ensuring all inmates are provided with daily meals and snacks.
• Responding to calls for medical assistance as needed.
• Transporting inmates to and from court and hospitals.
• Preparing records and reports on inmates.
• Performing work during emergency/disaster situations.

Salary Information:
The starting hourly rate for a Detention Officer is $23.07 an hour or $50,401.05 annually, plus a $2,000 one time sign on bonus.
 
New Hanover County offers: 

• Employer paid 401k contributions;
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options; 
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; 
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

 
Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.   

Important Application Information 
Once your application has been submitted, a Recruitment Detective will contact you within three (3) business days regarding the next steps in the process.

The following documents are required to be completed during the recruitment process.  You can complete these forms and attach to your application now, to expedite the recruitment process.  To do so, please click on the link below, complete the required fields, save the form(s), and add the completed documents to the attachments section of your application.

Do not sign any forms that are required to be notarized.  Your signature will be collected with a notary present when you meet with a Recruitment Detective.  

• Form F-3 (DO NOT SIGN THIS DOCUMENT.  This form must be notarized, which will occur when a Recruitment Detective meets with you.)
• Automatic Employment Disqualifiers and Releases - (DO NOT SIGN THESE DOCUMENTS. These forms must be notarized, which will occur when a Recruitment Detective meets with you.)
• Detention Officer Applicant Acknowledgment - Please print your name at the top of the form and add your social media add your social media usernames and