Join the Wake County Sheriffs Office as a Detention Officer - Cadet and begin a meaningful career that protects communities, upholds justice, and fosters positive change. This is more than a job - its a calling. As a Cadet, youll receive comprehensive paid training to prepare you for a future as a fully certified Detention Officer. Youll gain the skills, discipline, and experience needed to maintain safety, security, and order within our correctional facilities - all while making a difference in the lives of others.
Detention Officer - Cadet Salary and Incentives
Detention Officer Certification Course DOCC. Hire date will be prior to the beginning of the Academy. Hourly rate for employees until completion of the DOCC Academy is $25.96 per hour, with an annual salary of $54,000. This will increase to $27.26 per hour, approximately $56,700 annually, when training and certification are obtained. Incentives for education, 3-6 military experience, 2-3 prior experience, and fluency in a foreign language (4) will be calculated after DOCC training is completed.
Primary Duties
• Perform custodial duties associated with the transportation, security, and supervision of prisoners in the Wake County Detention Center (WCDC) and the Wake County Public Safety Center (PSC). • Perform a variety of duties ranging from direct supervision, control desk, inmate escorts, K-9, and transportation of inmates. • Perform work in accordance with the Wake County Sheriffs Office policies and procedures, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Training and Standards Council of the Department of Justice of North Carolina. • Perform work under the direct supervision of the employees squad or area supervisor.
Applicant Requirements
The applicant must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, which include nights, holidays, and weekends.
NOTES
Detention applicants must demonstrate a minimum level of physical ability and fitness by completing the Wake County Sheriffs Offices Physical Agility Test SOPAT. The test consists of running 40 meters, climbing up and down stairs, completing 10 pushups, and simulating rolling/moving an adult-sized object. The purpose of this physical test is to simulate and measure an officers physical ability to respond to a critical incident and apprehend or potentially control a prisoner/suspect.
Following submission of this application, you will receive an email to schedule a reading and physical fitness assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact the Wake County Sheriffs Office Recruiting Division at 919-856-6983.