Top 8 Jail Jobs in Statesville, Nc

Detention Officer
Iredell County, NC —Iredell County, NC
- $50,997.81 - $79,556.58 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Detention Deputy Sheriff
Iredell County, NC —Iredell County, NC
- $56,225.08 - $87,711.12 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Lead Cook - Iredell County Jail
Aramark —Statesville, NC
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
Qualified Professional / Intensive In Home
Easterseals PORT Health —Statesville, NC
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Food Service Director- Skillet Kitchens
Skillet Kitchens, LLC —Salisbury, NC
- $57,000 - $62,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Food Service Supervisor- Skillet Kitchens
Skillet Kitchens, LLC —Salisbury, NC
- $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Police Officer Lateral
Town of Davidson, NC —Davidson, NC
- $58,429 - $73,036 a year
- Full-time
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Detention Officer

Iredell County, NC -
Iredell County, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,997.81 - $79,556.58 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
401(k) 5% Match
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION:

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BEFORE IT CAN BE SAVED IN THE SYSTEM.

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH IREDELL COUNTY

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE:

Employees in this class perform inmate detention, care, security, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the jail, serving meals, medical staff escort, related care, and record keeping requirements. Employees must exercise independent initiative and judgement in making decision regarding inmates and their custody, with suicidal, violent, or mentally unstable tendencies, and in dealing with attorneys, families, and others. Work involves exercising tact, firmness, and decisiveness in handling routine and emergency situations. Employees are subject to hazards in law enforcement work including working inside a jail environment and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazards such as cleaning chemicals, close quarters, and narrow passages. Work is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is reviewed for adherence to regulations and procedures, accuracy of paperwork, adherence to schedules, and effective interpersonal skills and decision-making in dealing with inmates and coworkers.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Processes incoming inmates, completes necessary intake paperwork, searches prisoners, obtains and secures inmates’ personal property, assigns and escorts inmates to proper holding facilities, advises inmates of detention center rules and regulations.

Operates electronic doors to pods, in and out of facility and in and out of individual cells; observes video screens of all aspects of the detention facility for security issues.

Serves meals to inmates; changes out inmate’s uniforms; escorts medical staff; counts inmates; passes out mail and property; conducts periodic searches for contraband materials; oversees inmate recreation.

Arranges contacts by visits or telephone calls between inmates and relatives, court officials, attorneys; escorts inmates to visiting rooms.

Answers telephone and radio, inspects incoming and outgoing mail.

Distributes medication, personal hygiene items, meals, linens, clothing, mail, and other items to inmates and checks on intoxicated and other inmates in special medical or mental conditions.

Prepares inmates for court.

Supervises inmates in the cleaning of cells, cleaning of kitchens, office areas, clothes, and linens.

Maintains accurate and detailed records on work and inmate activities.

Transports inmates to court, other detention facilities, medical and mental health treatment, and other necessary trips.

Provides canteen and meets other needs.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs related work as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to inmate sentencing, pre-trial conditions and release.

Working knowledge of policies and procedures covering inmate security, classification, care, and discipline.

Working knowledge of the application and use of information technology to the work.

Working knowledge of the practices, materials and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining buildings and equipment.

Skill in collaborative conflict resolution.

Ability to exercise sound judgement in routine and emergency situations and solve day to day problems effectively.

Ability to work in a hazardous and confining environment.

Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with inmates, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, family members and the General public.

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records manually and in a computerized environment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with the supervisors, other employees, law enforcement and court personnel, and the General public.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE “REQUIREMENTS”:

Compliance with minimum standards for training and certification as set by the State of North Carolina for a Justice Officer:

be a citizen of the United States,
be at least 21 years of age,
be a High School Graduate, or the equivalent (GED), and
Possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

Certified as a Detention Officer or the ability to complete DOCC Detention Officer Training and be Certified within one (1) year of employment.

ADDITIONAL “REQUIREMENTS”: NONE.

“PREFERRED” QUALIFICATIONS: NONE.

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