JOB DESCRIPTION:
DETENTION OFFICER
Department: Detention Center Job Status: Hourly
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt Reports To: Sergeant
Grade/Level: 66 Amount of Travel Required: <15% 
Job Type: Regular Direct Reports: No
Location: Detention Center, Graham, NC 
 
JOB PURPOSE:  Under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement duties in the care, custody and security of all prisoners in the Alamance County Detention Center. Position is primarily responsible for prevention and detection of crime and the general enforcement of criminal laws of North Carolina. Performs general jail and detention work. Employee is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of all personnel, inmates and jail. Employee must be able to exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with the public. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement style work. Within this role the work done is under the general supervision of the Sheriff and delegated staff members and is reviewed through daily written reports, conferences and the general effectiveness of security and policy enforcement throughout the detention center.
 Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains the safety and security of all personnel, inmates and detention center.
• Works booking area of the detention center by booking inmates in and out, performing searches of inmates and securing all personal property.
• Prepares files for incoming inmates, actively works in inmate files as needed including performing tasks like completing medical history, securing and documenting personal belongings including money and all items properly.
• Prepares release orders from court system and maintains court records.
• Answers phone calls, provides information to mail bondsmen, families, attorneys, court officials and other law enforcement personnel.
• Maintains and provides proper security and safety of inmates by observing and patrolling throughout shifts.
• Transporting prisoners throughout the building, to and from the Magistrate, to the Nurse and other areas within the facility, and to and from other detention and jail centers.
• Conducts searches within cells, provides supplies to cell blocks, and provides supervision of 2-48 prisoners at a time.
• Provides supervision for the Trustees and directs work assignments.
• Runs visitation when assigned.
• Preforms any other related work as directed and needed.

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. 
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Concentration - Ability to concentrate on tasks through many distractions.
• Cooperation - Ability to accept supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. 
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. 
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multi-tasker – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. 
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Reliability – Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
 
 Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Associate's Degree or further education preferred.
Experience: One to two years of experience in security or detention center work preferred; employees must be at least 21 years of age.
Computer Skills: Must have a basic to intermediate functional knowledge of computers. 
License/Credentials/Requirement: Possession of a valid NC driver's license. Possession of Basic Detention Officer Certification from the NC Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission, preferred or obtained within one year of employment.
 N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./day)
 12 lbs. or less F
13-25 lbs. F
26-40 lbs. F
41-100 lbs. F
 •Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)
Color Differentiation: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.