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Detention Officer

Orange County Government
Sheriff's Office, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has openings for Detention Officers. Work involves the responsibility of maintaining the security of the facility by conducting security checks, head counts, and performing cell searches and inspections.   The work includes performing all inmate booking functions, including searching, fingerprinting and photographing inmates, and documenting personal property.  Maintaining and updating records, logs, and reports of jail and inmate activities, including documenting any incidents and offenses.    
 
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Detention Sergeant with limited leeway to exercise independent judgment in performing assignments within strict guidelines and within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work.  Assignments are provided by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Additional assistance is provided for unusual situations that do not have clear precedents. Supervision over others is not required of this position.  Does related work as required.

Hiring range is based on the Orange County Sheriff's Office Step Plan. The Step Plan is based on years of experience and education.  Trainee Appointments offered. Basic Detention Officer Training (BDOT) Training provided.  Trainee salary starts at $44,144.

*Successful clearance of a medical examination, DCI  background check and pre-employment drug test. 



Click the link below for full job specification which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1298537
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
  • High School or General Educational Development (GED) 
  • Work experience that includes significant contact with the public
  • U.S. Citizen and be at least 20 years of age.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina 
  • No Class B (or higher) misdemeanor convictions in the last ten (10) years (please see a list of Class B Convictions Here)
  • No felony convictions
  • Participation in the County Drug and Alcohol Screening program is required.
  • Successfully pass an extensive background check, psychological and physical exams prior to hire
  • This position is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event. 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a medical examination, background check and pre-employment drug test. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position. A fingerprinting check is conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and a criminal history background check is conducted by an authorized Federal or State regulatory agency to determine eligibility for appointment.  Employment is contingent upon successful clearance through these checks, which are mandated for certain roles depending on the nature of the job and applicable laws. 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 is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer




Salary : $49,050 - $56,830

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