Is it time for a career change? Now could be the time to reconsider your careeer path or choose a career path and seek a rewarding position that offers steady work and pay with great insurance and other benefits even after retirement.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified applicants to serve as sworn Detention Officers at the Robeson County Detention Center.
Full time Detention Officers work only 14 days a month on 12 hour shifts. If selected, your required state certification training will be offered locally at Robeson Community College at our expense.
If you meet the following qualifications you are eligible to apply:
* Must be at least 21 years old.
* Must be a citizen of the United States.
* Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
* Must possess or be able to possess a North Carolina driver’s license.
* Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
Entry Level Salary & Benefits
* $39,597.09
* Paid Overtime
* Paid Vacation / Sick Leave
* Paid Holidays
* Paid on the job training
* Paid Insurance
* Paid Parental Leave
* County Retirement
* 401k benefits plus automatic 5% contribution by the county regardless of if the employee contributes
* $20,000.00 insurance policy provided to employees
* Becoming a Detention Officer also provides for a path of attending Basic Law Enforcement Training at the agency expense while being paid and being transferred to the patrol division of the sheriff’s office
A Detention Officer is responsible for the custodial work and supervision of inmates within and outside the walls of the detention center. The Detention Officer (DO) or Armed Detention Officer (ADO) performs a variety of duties relative to that care; direct supervision, desk duty, and transportation of inmates. Work is performed in accordance with the RCSO policies and procedures, North Carolina Department of Human Resources guidelines, and the Training and Standards Council of the Department of Justice of North Carolina. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the employee’s supervisor and/or command staff.
Detention Officer Duties
* Patrols the detention facility, maintains head-counts of inmates and maintains the security of gates and doors within and outside of the detention facility.
* Books, searches, and collects property from inmates and advises all inmates of policies that govern their conduct while in the detention facility.
* Supervises the cleanliness of inmates, their quarters, the surrounding areas, and their laundry.
* May assist kitchen staff in serving meals to inmates
* Answers the phone, keep records of inmates’ visitation, showers, medications, and other procedures.
* Assist Jail Health personnel
* Transports and escorts inmates to various locations.
* Performs other duties and work as required.
Applications are now being accepted for this academy. Applications are not available online or through any temp agency. To receive more information regarding this career choice, you must contact the Sheriff’s Training and Recruiting Division, Lieutenant Jerry Blount at 910-671-3185 or by email at jblount1@robesoncoso.org.
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