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Detention Officer I
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- From $42,805.72 a year
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- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Detention Officer I

County of Ashe -
Jefferson, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
From $42,805.72 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

457(b)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Writing skills
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Laundry
Cleaning

Full Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Employee is responsible for effective supervision of inmates within the County Detention facility. Employee will monitor and conduct routine counts, respond to emergencies promptly, and ensure the well-being of inmates by providing necessary basic healthcare services and other essentials. Reports to the Detention Officer III.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Makes security rounds and supervises inmates.

· Makes supervision rounds with pipes supervising each inmate two times per hour at irregular times and uploads to Timekeeping Systems Software.

· Escorts inmates to attorney and interview rooms, medical, court, visitation. Escorts pod working inmates to supplies and janitorial closet to fill, empty, and clean mop buckets and rags.

· Supervises pod working inmates and trustees.

· Supervises laundry detail.

· Distributes meals while keeping up with special diets, including medical diets. Takes up trays and trash.

· Responsible for inmate headcounts, maintenance checklists (locks, signs, lights), perimeter security and checklists.

· Responsible for responding to fights, emergency medical situations, and sick calls when presented.

· Distributes medication, making sure medications are taken properly and signed for after checking off on med sheets.

· Responsible for the overall security, safety, and sanitation of the pods and perimeter.

· Rotates inmates out of cells into the dayrooms individually to make sure each inmate gets out one hour a day for three days per week.

· Makes recommendations on cell reassignment based upon issues and observations.

· Enforces inmate rules and regulations, commissary, etc.

· Conducts cell inspections and cell searches routinely and as needed.

· Upon intake, searches, secures, processes, fingerprints, and photographs arrestees and commitments from court and probation. Issues jumpsuit and care package.

· Enters charges into computer and logbook.

Completes suicide screening forms and medical screening forms for each newly admitted inmate.
Completes classification and pod/cell assignment.
Performs other related work as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED, and 0-1 year of experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid NC driver’s license
Detention Officer Certification Course within one year of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required to perform the job or which must be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

· Considerable knowledge of modern corrections practices and procedures.

· Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment used in general corrections work.

· Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to corrections work.

· General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration.

· Skilled in the use of corrections equipment.

· Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of subordinates and to instruct them in proper work methods and procedures.

· Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in executing all assignments without reference to higher authority.

· Ability to use sound judgment to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

· Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with the general public.

· Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.

· Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Pay: From $42,805.72 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
457(b)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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