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Amergis

Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

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To receive more information regarding this career choice, please contact Lieutenant Jerry Blount of the Training and Recruiting Division at 910-671-3185 or by email at careers@robesoncoso.org. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking individuals interested in serving as Detention Officers within the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center.

Robeson County

Detention Officer

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General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; general knowledge of the practices of current correctional practices as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; communication and de-escalation skills; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Escorts and safeguards inmates to cell; moves inmates around within jail facility; moves inmates for court, attorney visit, probation visit, releases, transport to various offices or other locations; checks on inmates physical condition; performs facility searches.

County Of Onslow

Detention Officer (Onslow County Sheriff's Office)

Work includes evaluating legal documents to determine conditions of confinement or release; interviewing law enforcement officers and inmates, contacting proper authorities; explaining conditions and procedures for court appearance; observing, identifying and evaluating signs and symptoms of possible physical, mental or psychological problems, determining if the inmate requires immediate medical, mental health or dental care, contacting medical personnel; explaining conditions and procedures for bond, court appearance or release; entering accurate data into the computer; explaining jail policy and procedure; conducting physical searches of body and property; enforcing various jail policies; inventorying, packaging and releasing property; receiving and releasing money and other valuables, issuing receipts and obtaining signatures; using computer to obtain digital photographs, rolling fingerprints and electronically submitting legible impressions to the SBI; using computer to determine if there are outstanding warrants, "holds" or alerts; contacting victims as required by State law; issuing and accounting for County property; determining eligibility for "special" classification status; evaluating various factors to determine housing assignment; escorting inmates to housing units and related duties. Work may require restraining, subduing or otherwise holding an inmate charged to the officers custody, using force when authorized and necessary; using handcuffs, restraint chair or other restraining devices; subduing resisting inmates by physical maneuvers, hands, feet, body leverage and other non-lethal weapons; breaking up fights and affrays; forcibly causing a resistive inmate to enter into (insertion) or be removed from (extraction) a cell or housing unit.

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Pitt County

Detention Officer (Basic)

Further, all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory verification of your eligibility for employment, successful completion of the required pre-employment testing and/or screening, including drug testing when required and the submission and approval of all new hire documentation completion of your new hire paperwork. Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes: Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System; Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.

Orange County, North Carolina

Detention Officer*

Provides non-confidential inmate information to the public, attorney, and bond personnel over the phone and in person; maintains files on inmates; searches incoming property delivered for inmates to determine if it is allowable; verifies visitors acceptance by inmate, notifies the floor officer of visitor, records time and date of visits; prepares court dockets and pulls court releases. High school graduation or equivalent and demonstrated work experience to perform job duties, such as experience in local or federal detention or correction centers, military police, or other law enforcement settings or other similar work settings, OR, graduation from an associate degree program with emphasis in corrections or criminal justice or related field, OR, graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

Guilford County NC

Detention Officer Pool - 2026

Attending assigned station, maintaining security and order; performs head counts and periodic cellblock and cell checks; conducts periodic and surprise cell searches for contraband; observes inmates demeanor to determine mental state and possible need for treatment and/or closer observation; patrols entire jail area periodically to prevent escapes and maintain order. Maintains the security of the jail at all times; maintains the safety and well-being of the inmates; removes violent and disorderly inmates from cells; reassigns inmates to other cells; performs perimeter inspections within and outside Detention Center; breaks up fights and affrays; pursues fleeing inmates and performs rescue operations, as required.

WILSON, COUNTY OF (INC)

Detention Officer I

Assists at the Master Control Center, as assigned: controls doors and gates; conducts and logs periodic checks on communication systems, alarms, electric gates, intercoms, phones, and visual recording systems; notifies supervisor on any alarms; contacts local law enforcement as instructed; and maintains communications with any area of facility experiencing disturbances. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee is subject to hazards associated: with custody work including working in inside environments; with exposure to various hazards such as noise, a variety of physical conditions, and close quarters; and with exposure to human body fluid and thus are subject to OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens.

Harnett County, North Carolina

Facilitate inmate visitation, including virtual family meetings or in-person visits with attorneys and court officials, escorting inmates safely to designated areas. We're proud to offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus upon successful completion of the Detention Officer Certification Course and Field Training (FTO) - rewarding your commitment as you step into this essential public safety role.

Cumberland County NC

Detention Officer - $2,500.00 Sign-On Bonus

Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.

Alamance County Government

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. Performs difficult protective service and human support work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the County Jail through essential functions such: as processing inmates, maintaining jail security, serving meals, transporting inmates, does related work as required.

County of Moore

Detention Officer (Resource)

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. Performs difficult protective service and human support work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the County Jail through essential functions such as processing inmates; maintaining jail security; serving meals; transporting inmates; does related work as required.

Work Scheduleand Hours: Detention Officersdepending on assignment will work a 12-hour schedule which translates to seven 12-hour shifts in a (14) day pay period totaling approximately 86 hours. Specific duties include visually monitoring and supervising of persons in custody, monitoring visitations, maintaining computerized log entries in the Offender Management System, ensuring the safety and security of the detention facility, and preparing reports as necessary.

Mecklenburg County

Detention Officer Trainee

Processes incoming inmates, completes necessary intake paperwork, searches prisoners, obtains and secures inmate's personal property, assigns and escorts inmates to proper holding facilities, advises inmates of detention center rules and regulations. Duties include continuous observation and escort of inmates within the jail, inmate intake and release procedures, transportation of inmates to and from court or medical appointments, and accurate completion of required documentation and records.

PERSON, COUNTY OF

Detention Officer (Part-time)

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. 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.

Iredell County North Carolina

If you are on active duty and expect to be discharged or released from active duty service within 120 days, you may submit a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty from the appropriate Branch Personnel Office containing the following information: (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) and the character of service (must be an honorable or general discharge); and (3) any qualifying service/campaign/expeditionary medals. It is the mission of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to protect society by confining offenders in the controlled environments of prisons and community-based facilities that are safe, humane, cost-efficient, and appropriately secure, and that provide work and other self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.

U.S. Department of Justice

Correctional Officer - Up to $49,056.00 Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire

Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). Must possess a valid North Carolina teacher license, "A" or "M", with teaching certification in the area of EC, English, Math, Social Studies or Science (middle school) or EC, English, Math, Social Studies or Science (high school) OR be eligible for a NC Teacher License through an alternative licensing pathway offered by NCDPI.

State of North Carolina

Detention Teacher - Perquimans JDC

Serves meals to inmates; changes out inmate's uniforms; escorts medical staff; counts inmates; passes out mail and property; conducts searches periodically 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. 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.

Detention Deputy Sheriff

This regional posting includes facilities located in the following counties: Beaufort County, Bertie County, Camden County, Carteret County, Chowan County, Craven County, Currituck County, Dare County, Duplin County, Gates County, Greene County, Halifax County, Hertford County, Hyde County, Johnston County, Jones County, Lenoir County, Martin County, Northampton County, Onslow County, Pamlico County, Pasquotank County, Perquimans County, Pitt County, Tyrrell County, Washington County, Wayne County. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

Correctional Officer (Eastern Region)

This regional posting includes facilities located in the following counties: Alamance County, Caswell County, Chatham County, Durham County, Edgecombe County, Franklin County, Granville County, Guilford County, Nash County, Orange County, Person County, Randolph County, Rockingham County, Vance County, Wake County, Warren County, Wilson County. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

Detention Officer Jobs in North Carolina

Corrections Registered Nurse (RN) Amergis

Detention Officer Robeson County

Detention Officer (Onslow County Sheriff's Office) County Of Onslow

Detention Officer (Basic) Pitt County

Detention Officer* Orange County, North Carolina

Detention Officer Pool - 2026 Guilford County NC

Detention Officer I WILSON, COUNTY OF (INC)

Detention Officer Harnett County, North Carolina

Detention Officer - $2,500.00 Sign-On Bonus Cumberland County NC

Detention Officer Alamance County Government

Detention Officer (Resource) County of Moore

Detention Officer County of Moore

Detention Officer Trainee Mecklenburg County

Detention Officer (Part-time) PERSON, COUNTY OF

Detention Officer Iredell County North Carolina

Correctional Officer - Up to $49,056.00 Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire U.S. Department of Justice

Detention Teacher - Perquimans JDC State of North Carolina

Detention Deputy Sheriff Iredell County North Carolina

Correctional Officer (Eastern Region) State of North Carolina

Correctional Officer (Central Region) State of North Carolina

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