Detention Finance Technician - Sheriff

What You'll Be Doing

Are you passionate about numbers and the impact they can make? Do you thrive in a structured environment where accuracy, integrity and collaboration matter? If you answered ’YES’ the Wake County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a Detention Finance Technician who wants more than just a job – we’re looking for someone who wants to contribute to a team that values expertise, growth and meaningful results.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial processes for residents within a detention facility. You will handle tasks such as accounting, invoicing and financial reporting; perform audits of supporting documents; perform related technical activities in the accounting cycle; inventory, store, maintain and return all incarcerated residents’ property; ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies; maintain accurate financial records as well as provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.

• Inventory and store clothing and other property belonging to residents and decide proper description of items being stored
• Return clothing and other belongings to residents, verify that all items are returned before they leave facility and ensure residents receive correct items
• Count money for incoming arrestees and deposit into the correct trust account and bank
• Calculate the amount of money an arrestee has and issue a receipt for the correct amount
• Determine whether items such as checks can be deposited or must be held or kept in safekeeping
• Ensure all funds and items held for safekeeping are returned to the correct person
• Determine that the money you return is returned to the proper resident
• Record all property taken in during arrest processing and ensure that the items are filed alphabetically in the correct cabinet and securely stored until release or processed by property staff
• Release property and/or money to a designated person as requested by the resident
• Determine where the property is located, or if the money is permitted to be released and obtain verbal authorization from the resident to release belongings or money by verifying the designated person with the resident
• Count and balance cash drawer at the release post
• Calculate how much money needs to be deposited at the intake post
• Prepare bank deposits and ensure correct information is written on the deposit slip
• Ensure accuracy of daily work before turning it in at the end of the shift
• Determine that all receipts and money totals are correct
• Decide if all needed information has been documented such as discrepancies
• Determine if all paperwork has been signed by the correct resident and that all property bins have been released
• Prepare deposits for pickup by courier; process mail credits and third‑party vendor deposits; issue checks for account credits as well as charge postage
• Complete shift tasks including stocking, organizing and light cleaning
• Prepare/deliver items to persons incarcerated inside the facility such as property, safety and hygiene supplies
• Audit various reports as needed
• Complete various administrative duties as required

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of accounting or administrative work for an assigned area and cash handling experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

• Ability to convey information to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the message
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to information provided

Location:

Wake County Detention―Raleigh, NC 27603

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Days, nights and weekends

Hiring Range: 25.07 - 28.13

Market Range: 25.07 - 31.18

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Position may require a background check that may include criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

7:00 pm on1/16/2026