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- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Harnett County, NC —Lillington, NC
- $48,078 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (Juvenile Justice Officer II) - Chatham
State of North Carolina - Public Safety —Chatham County, NC
- $43,911 - $57,136 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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- Addiction Medicine
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- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)

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Detention Officer

Chatham County, NC -
Pittsboro, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$53,898 - $68,721 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Correctional facility patrol procedures
Physical security
Correctional facility incident response
Phone inquiries
Correctional facility report writing
Court appearances within corrections
Fire safety
Inmate count and tracking procedures
Safety regulations
Filing
Maintenance
Medication pass administration
Simple food item preparation
Compliance with security regulations
Cleaning kitchen areas
High school diploma or GED
Medication supplies
Experience working with incarcerated individuals
Assisting food service staff
Detainment procedures
Stocking
Inmate behavior management techniques
Physical safety enforcement
Security escort duties
Training
Associate's degree
Entry level
Meal assistance
Correctional contraband detection procedures
10 years

Full Job Description

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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

The following essential functions serve as a general guide for this position. Position functions are subject to change based on departmental needs and external factors including, but not limited to, regulatory requirements.

Ensures the safety and security of inmates within the Chatham 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 the custody of the 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;
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 daily meals, stocking inventory, washing utensils, cleaning the kitchen, etc.;
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.

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.

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