Alamance County (Nc) Alamance County , NC 27710
Posted 7 days ago
Job Purpose
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Skills & Abilities
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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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)
Physical Demands
Stand C
Walk C
Sit O
Manually Manipulate F
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder F
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend F
Talk/Hear C
See C
Taste/Smell O
Lift/Carry
10 lbs. or less F
11-20 lbs. F
21-50 lbs. F
51-100 lbs. F
Over 100 lbs. F
Push/Pull
12 lbs. or less F
13-25 lbs. F
26-40 lbs. F
41-100 lbs. F
Other Physical Requirements
Color Differentiation: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoors and outdoors. May encounter temperatures above 90 degrees and below 40 degrees.
Confined areas and use of stairs or ladders
Exposure to chemical and fumes, smoke and dust, wet and damp areas
Exposure to high noise, dim and bright lighting
Health Insurance
Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including a COPAY Plan 70, COPAY Plan 80 and a QHDHP with HSA.
Dental Benefit
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.
Death Benefit
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Time Off Accruals:
Vacation Time
Years of Service
0-4 years of service 10 days equivalent to 80 hours
5-9 years of service 13 days equivalent to 104 hours
10-14 years of service 16 days equivalent to 128 hours
15-19 years of service 21 days equivalent to 168 hours
20 years or more 25 days equivalent to 200 hours
Sick Time
County Observed Holidays
Wellness Benefits & Programming:
Employee Assistance Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded.
Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.
Alamance County Employee Health Center opperated by Everside Health: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the clinic. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.
Services Available:
Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as Flu, Sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever.
Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...)
Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider
Health Education and Counseling
Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.
Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave (up to 4 weeks), Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.
Employee Fitness Center:
Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.
Agency Alamance County Government
Address 124 West Elm Street
Graham, North Carolina, 27253
Phone 336-570-4039
Website http://www.alamance-nc.com
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