What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer Pool - 2025 position at Guilford County?
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs specialized inmate detention and care work in one of two county detention facilities in the Guilford County Sheriff's Department.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class performs inmate intake, detention, care, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the cell and detention facility and related care and record keeping requirements. Patience and firmness are required in frequent contacts with violent, suicidal, and mentally disturbed detainees. The employee is subject to a hazardous and confining working environment. Work is performed under the general supervision and is evaluated by review of inmate records and activity reports, during formal discussion, and by observation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Receives inmates by conducting search, completing required intake forms, photographing and fingerprinting the individual, securing all personal property, and dressing out inmate in detention attire.
- Acts as a booking officer by maintaining inmate information, verifying the completion of necessary intake forms, classifying inmates and assigning appropriate cell location, and maintaining inmate count and cell locations.
- Oversees the security and activities of inmates on an assigned floor; supervises meals and cleaning of facilities; distributes personal property; transports inmates for interviews, court, or release; monitors inmates medical status and takes actions when illness or injury is suspected; supervises the purchase and distribution of snack items and cigarettes.
- 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.
- Releases inmates on bond, due to court order or to time served; ensures release papers are proper and complete; returns all personal property to the individual; completes forms providing required documentation of release.
- Supervises trustees cleaning and maintaining detention facilities and fixtures, doing inmate laundry, and receiving and storing supplies.
- Prepares food and maintains facilities as required.
- Performs related work as required.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to inmate sentencing, pretrial conditions, and release.
- 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 hazardous and confining working 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 other employees.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Note: Applicants must attach a copy conferred degree or an unofficial transcript to their application before submitting. Failure to include this documentation may result in the delay of your application process. An official transcript will be required no later than the date of hire.
You can easily determine whether you meet the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office’s illegal drug policy by answering the following questions:
- Have you used marijuana at all within the last year?
- Have you used any other illegal drug (including anabolic steroids) at all in the past 10 years?
- Have you ever sold, distributed, manufactured, or transported any illegal drug?
- Have you ever used any prescription drug or used a legally obtainable substance in a manner for which it was not intended within the past three years (36 months)?
*If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you are not suitable for employment with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. *
Special Requirement
Must meet minimum standards set by State of North Carolina for detention officers.
Must meet minimum standards set by State of North Carolina for detention officers.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
An employee in this position must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Additionally, the employee must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects. The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
An employee in this position must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Additionally, the employee must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects. The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Salary : $49,816 - $64,538
