Detention Officer
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About the Department
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs responsible protective and human support service work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the County jail; does related work as required. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a senior detention officer. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS: Processing inmates; patrolling jail area to insure security, safety and maintain order; supervising, assisting and transporting inmates; preparing and maintaining records and files. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Processes inmates into custody of institution, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property; provides opportunity to call attorney or relative, advises on institutional rules and regulations. Patrols jail area periodically to ensure security and maintain order. Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations and procedures. Operates control panel to ensure safety and security of inmates and staff. Picks up, delivers and serves meals. Processes court documents; prepares and maintains computerized inmate files and records. Prepares and provides medications in conformance with institutional rules. Escorts and transports inmates as required. Prepares routine records on inmates, performs general clerical duties. Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters. Arranges visits, inspects items brought into the jail, checks incoming and outgoing mail. Performs related tasks as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; general knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; some knowledge of basic principles of human psychology; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; 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. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some 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, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, 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 environmental conditions, noise, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of or ability to acquire Detention Officer Certificate. Possession of all qualifications for this position as required by the State of North Carolina. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Safe driving record.
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs responsible protective and human support service work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the County jail; does related work as required. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a senior detention officer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
Processing inmates; patrolling jail area to insure security, safety and maintain order; supervising, assisting and transporting inmates; preparing and maintaining records and files.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Processes inmates into custody of institution, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property; provides opportunity to call attorney or relative, advises on institutional rules and regulations.
Patrols jail area periodically to ensure security and maintain order.
Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations and procedures.
Operates control panel to ensure safety and security of inmates and staff.
Picks up, delivers and serves meals.
Processes court documents; prepares and maintains computerized inmate files and records.
Prepares and provides medications in conformance with institutional rules.
Escorts and transports inmates as required.
Prepares routine records on inmates, performs general clerical duties.
Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters.
Arranges visits, inspects items brought into the jail, checks incoming and outgoing mail.
Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; general knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; some knowledge of basic principles of human psychology; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some 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, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, 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 environmental conditions, noise, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of or ability to acquire Detention Officer Certificate. Possession of all qualifications for this position as required by the State of North Carolina. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Safe driving record.
Benefits
- Program Benefits Cost to Employee (PPP) Insurance Benefits Medical Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Fiscal Year Deductible: Individual: $1,500; Family: $3,000 Doctor Visits: Primary: $25 co-pay; Specialist: $50 co-pay Preventative care: no charge Prescriptions: covered No cost to employee Employee/Child: $151.99 Employee/Children: $325.29 Employee/Spouse: $393.54 Employee/Family: $699.72 Dental Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Fiscal Year Deductible: Individual: $50; Family: $150 Fiscal Year Maximum benefit: $1,500 Diagnostic and Preventive Care paid at 100% Basic Services paid at 80% Crowns, Inlays Services paid at 50% No cost to employee Employee/Child: $11.30 Employee/Children: $26.14 Employee/Spouse: $12.73 Employee/Family: $34.91 Vision Insurance Community Eye Care Eye Exam once a year: $10 co-pay $180 allowance for eyewear annually: $10 co-pay Employee only: $5.36 Employee/Spouse: $10.18 Employee/Family: $15.00 Life Insurance & Accidental The Hartford Life Insurance Co. $25,000 Life; $25,000 Accidental for employee Dependent Life available Supplemental Life available No cost to employee Employee paid; $0.45 Employee paid; cost varies by age, no contribution from the County VOYA Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Short term disability Price varies however, employee paid Employee Assistance Program BHS 800-327-2251 24-hour access to services Professional consultation by phone Connections and referrals to additional supports and services as needed Services are provided for you as well as your family Up to 5 sessions per condition No cost to employee Paid Time Off Vacation Maximum accumulation of 225 (1950 employees) or 240 hours (2080 employees). Time over 225 or 240 hours at the end of the year will convert to sick leave. No cost to employee Sick Leave Earned at a rate of 7.5, 8, 12 hours per month No maximum accumulation No cost to employee Paid Holidays 12 paid Holidays per year; paid birthday leave; 2 paid wellness days No cost to employee Transfer of Service If you previously worked for another NC local or state government agency, you may be eligible to transfer up to 10 years of credible service to earn vacation at a higher accrual rate (verification from your former employer is required). No cost to employee Retirement Retirement Local Government Employees Retirement System Full retirement after: 30 years of service credit; OR Age 60 with 25 years of service credit; OR Age 65 with 5 years of service credit. 6% of annual salary NC 401(K) Plan Empower www.empower.com Contributions are tax-sheltered. Employees may make voluntary contributions. 10% penalty for withdrawal before you are 59 ½ years of age. You may sign up or change at any time. Employee paid No contribution from the County Section 457 Plan Empower www.empower.com Contributions are tax-sheltered. Employees may make voluntary contributions. Employee paid No contribution from the County Other Benefits Credit Union Membership (CIVIC) NC Local Government Employees Credit Union Bank fees may apply Additional Benefits Salary Progression Increased based on years of services and met minimal expectation on performance evaluation No cost to employee At Warren County, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to offering a robust benefits package, we encourage eligible staff to take advantage of federal programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness to help reduce their student loan debt. Join our team and enjoy a fulfilling career with excellent benefits! Additional Benefit Information can be found @ www.warrencountync.com . Th e above list is not all in clu sive of the benefits that are provided by Warren County Government . Come join our team !
Insurance Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Fiscal Year Deductible: Individual: $1,500; Family: $3,000
- Doctor Visits:
- Primary: $25 co-pay; Specialist: $50 co-pay
- Preventative care: no charge
- Prescriptions: covered
- No cost to employee
- Employee/Child: $151.99
- Employee/Children: $325.29
- Employee/Spouse: $393.54
- Employee/Family: $699.72
- Dental Insurance
- Fiscal Year Deductible: Individual: $50; Family: $150
- Fiscal Year Maximum benefit: $1,500
- Diagnostic and Preventive Care paid at 100%
- Basic Services paid at 80%
- Crowns, Inlays Services paid at 50%
- Employee/Child: $11.30
- Employee/Children: $26.14
- Employee/Spouse: $12.73
- Employee/Family: $34.91
- Vision Insurance
- Community Eye Care
- Eye Exam once a year: $10 co-pay
- $180 allowance for eyewear annually: $10 co-pay
- Employee only: $5.36
- Employee/Spouse: $10.18
- Employee/Family: $15.00
- Life Insurance & Accidental
- The Hartford Life Insurance Co.
- $25,000 Life; $25,000 Accidental for employee
- Dependent Life available
- Supplemental Life available
- Employee paid; $0.45
- Employee paid; cost varies by age, no contribution from the County
- VOYA
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Short term disability
- Price varies however, employee paid
- Employee Assistance Program
- BHS
- 800-327-2251
- 24-hour access to services
- Professional consultation by phone
- Connections and referrals to additional supports and services as needed
- Services are provided for you as well as your family
- Up to 5 sessions per condition
Paid Time Off
Vacation
Maximum accumulation of 225 (1950 employees) or 240 hours (2080 employees). Time over 225 or 240 hours at the end of the year will convert to sick leave.
No cost to employee
Sick Leave
Earned at a rate of 7.5, 8, 12 hours per month
No maximum accumulation
Paid Holidays
12 paid Holidays per year; paid birthday leave; 2 paid wellness days
Transfer of Service
If you previously worked for another NC local or state government agency, you may be eligible to transfer up to 10 years of credible service to earn vacation at a higher accrual rate (verification from your former employer is required).
Retirement
Retirement
Local Government Employees Retirement System
Full retirement after:
30 years of service credit; OR
Age 60 with 25 years of service credit; OR
Age 65 with 5 years of service credit.
6% of annual salary
NC 401(K) Plan
Empower
www.empower.com
Contributions are tax-sheltered.
Employees may make voluntary contributions.
10% penalty for withdrawal before you are 59 ½ years of age.
You may sign up or change at any time.
Employee paid
No contribution from the County
Section 457 Plan
Other Benefits
- Credit Union Membership
- (CIVIC)
- NC Local Government Employees Credit Union
- Bank fees may apply
Additional Benefits
- Salary Progression
- Increased based on years of services and met minimal expectation on performance evaluation
- Additional Benefit Information can be found @ www.warrencountync.com .
- Th e above list is not all in clu sive of the benefits that are provided by Warren County Government .
- Come join our team !
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