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Detention Officer

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GoLawEnforcement.com

Asheville, NC (In Person)

$60,600 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

Detention Officer Job Type:
Full Time Asheville, NC Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Salary:
$27.93 - $30.34
Closing Date:
January 1, 2027
Position Summary:
An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of duties pertaining to the safety and security of detainees in the custody of the Buncombe County Detention Facility.
Essential Functions:
Admits detainees to the County Detention Facility; searches and processes detainees; and advises detainees of all facility rules and regulations. Conducts supervision rounds and inspects cells and common areas to ensure cleanliness and sanitation; supervises detainees engaged in daily cleaning of the housing unit and other activities. Coordinates weekly visits for detainees; documents detainee movement as well as conducting searches of detainees and property for contraband; checks outgoing mail for contraband. Supervises detainees during the administration of medicines and sick call by medical staff; notifies medical staff of emergencies and oversees the general welfare of detainees. Conducts supervision rounds to ensure the safety and security of the facility. Maintains various forms and completes computer entries to update and document the detainees file while in custody. Performs other related duties as assigned within the detention facility.
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent. Must be 20 years of age. The North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission requires that you are certified as a detention officer within a year. This training is approximately 5 weeks with pay. Possession of a valid driver's license.
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