Top 10 Correctional officer Jobs in Johnston County Nc

Detention Officer
Johnston County, NC —Johnston County, NC
- $55,369.60 - $93,681.60 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Correctional Sergeant lll - NC Correctional Institution for Women
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Wake County, NC
- $41,206 - $72,113 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Correctional Sergeant ll - NC Correctional Institution for Women
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Wake County, NC
- $39,244 - $68,679 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
7d
Security Monitor I, MALE ONLY
Core Civic —Raleigh, NC
- $17.75 - $22.84 an hour
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
5d
Youth Counselor Technician (Juvenile Justice Officer I)- Wake JDC
State of North Carolina - Public Safety —Wake County, NC
- $34,000 - $48,953 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Correctional Officer
The State of Oklahoma —United States
- $44,680.90 - $46,924.80 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- English

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Security Monitor I, MALE ONLY
Core Civic —Raleigh, NC
High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required. This role provides for the care, custody and control of residents and establishes a safe…
$17.75 - $22.84 an hour
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Corrections Officer
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Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Must successfully complete certification course in first aid / CPR.
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Corrections Officer
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Detention Officer

Johnston County, NC -
Johnston County, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,369.60 - $93,681.60 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Record keeping
Managing cleaning or sanitation teams
Correctional facility access control procedures
Inmate count and tracking procedures
Intake
Fixture cleaning
Filing
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Decision making
Court order processing
Experience working with incarcerated individuals
Security
Facilities maintenance
Entry level
Correctional contraband detection procedures

Full Job Description

Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Detention Center of Johnston County in Smithfield, NC is currently accepting online applications for Detention Officers. This position will be required to work nights and weekends.

The Detention Officer receives inmates and conducts searches for contraband; completes required intake forms; and secures personal property.

The Detention Officer acts as a processing officer by maintaining inmate information, verifying the completion of necessary forms; assigning appropriate cell location; determining inmate classification; and maintaining inmate count and cell locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees the security and activities of inmates; supervises meals and cleaning of facilities; distributes personal property; monitors inmates' medical status and takes actions when illness or injury is suspected.
Provides non-confidential inmate information to the public, attorney, and bond personnel; maintains files on inmates; searches incoming property delivered to inmates; verifies visitor acceptance by inmate.
Releases inmates on bond due to court order or time served; ensures release papers are proper and complete; returns personal property to individual; completes forms providing required documentation of release.
Supervises cleaning and maintenance of center facilities and fixtures.

Additional Duties

Supervises cleaning and maintenance of Detention Center and fixtures.
Coordinates the prisoner commissary program.
Performs related clerical work.
Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of policies and procedures covering inmate security, classification, care, and discipline.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to work in a confining work environment.
Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with inmates and the public.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other employees, and the public.
Ability to actively listen to inmate conversations and sounds in the facility and exercise judgment in determining potential security problems.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Desired Education and Experience

Must be 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to pass a background investigation.

Special Requirements

Meet the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for detention personnel.
Employees in this class must be certified by the Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission within one year of employment.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Important Pre-Employment Information:

If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
A pre-employment reference check will be conducted.
A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check.
A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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