What You'll Be Doing
The Detention Finance Technician is responsible for overseeing financial and property processes for confined residents within the secured area of the Wake County Detention Center. This position performs cash-handling, resident's trust fund duties and property control functions. In addition, this position ensures compliance with financial regulations, institutional policies and security procedures while maintaining accurate financial and property records.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Inventory, document and securely store clothing and personal property belonging to residents within the secured facility
Accurately describe and record all items received during Arrest Processing and ensure proper storage in designated property bins
Verify resident’s identity prior to returning all property and funds to the resident upon their release
Count and process money for incoming arrestees/residents
Post funds to the correct resident accounts and issue accurate receipts
Count and reconcile money to system reports
Review and reconcile daily transactions posted to resident accounts
Verify receipt totals, supporting documentation and system reports
Document and resolve discrepancies in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ensure all required paperwork is properly completed and signed prior to end-of-shift submission
Maintain compliance with detention facility security protocols, financial regulations and institutional policies
Work Environment:
This position requires working within the secure area of the Wake County Detention Center. Employees must adhere to all security procedures and will have direct contact with the residents. The Detention Center is a 24/7 operation, including operating during inclement weather. The position requires 12-hour shift work (7am - 7pm or 7pm - 7am), including days, nights, holidays and alternating weekends.
About Our Team
With a wide array of services, Wake County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow, and play. Wake County Government employs approximately 4400 employees and approximately 1000 of those are employed by the Sheriff’s Office which provides Law Enforcement services throughout the community. With over 850 square miles of area and over 1 million residents, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for those in the unincorporated areas of the County. For more information about Wake County Government, visit www.wake.gov and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office at www.wake.gov/sheriff.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
High school diploma or GED
Two years of accounting or administrative work for an assigned area and cash handling experience
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team in a secured correctional environment
Knowledge of business math concepts
Understanding of filing systems and record-keeping principles
Ability to accurately handle cash and maintain detailed financial records
Attention to detail to accurately log personal items
Knowledge of customer service principles
Proficiency in modern office technology and standard office equipment
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
About This Position
Location: Wake County Detention Raleigh, NC 27603
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Shift Work- Days, nights, holidays and alternating weekends 12 hour shifts
Hiring Range: 25.07 - 28.13
Market Range: 25.07 - 31.18
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/3/2026
