Detention Officer I​/II​/III; DO I​/II​/III

Primary Purpose

Craven County is recruiting Detentions Officers. Selected candidates may be classified as Detention Officer I, Detention Officer II or Detention Officer III depending upon education, experience, qualifications, and certification.

• Admit prisoners to the Detention Center; book and search inmates; allow inmates to call attorneys and relatives; call bondsman if necessary; collect personal belongings of inmates for safekeeping and advise prisoners of all detention center rules and regulations.
• Inspect prisoners and their quarters to ensure cleanliness and sanitation; supervise trustees engaged in cleaning the jail area and serving food.
• Arrange for prisoners to see visitors in specific areas; inspect all items brought to the jail or prisoners; check incoming and outgoing mail.
• Patrol the detention center periodically to prevent escapes and maintain order.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining various paperwork to track inmates while in custody.
• Assist in the distribution of all monies that are sent to the inmates.

• Some knowledge of practices and procedures involved in detention center management.
• Some knowledge of local laws, ordinances, and the North Carolina General Statutes pertaining to the commitment, confinement, and release of prisoners.
• Ability to maintain discipline and order in the Detention Center.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain courteous and tactful relationships with families of inmates, attorneys, ministers, and other persons concerned with the welfare of individual prisoners.
• Ability to take prompt and effective action in detention center emergencies.