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Detention Officer Cadet

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $49,052/yr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Durham, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$60,017 / year median in North Carolina

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Detention Officer -

Cadet Job Type:

Full Time Durham, NC Durham County Sheriff's Office Salary:

$49.052.00

Closing Date:

December 31, 2026

Position Summary:

If you are interested in pursuing a career as a Detention Officer, submit your application for a Detention Officer Cadet position. Selected candidates will attend the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC). Upon successful completion of all training requirements, the cadet will be certified as a North Carolina Basic Detention Officer.

Essential Functions:

Processes inmates into custody of institution, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property; provides opportunity to call attorney or relative, advises on institutional rules and regulations. Patrols assigned area periodically to ensure security and maintain order. Supervises inmates during meals, exercise, work, recreation and personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations and procedures. Attends to special needs of prisoners and attempts to resolve individual problems if possible. Escorts and transports inmates as required. Secures cell doors to prevent conflicts between inmates. Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties, prepares court lists. Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters, work and recreational equipment used by inmates. Arranges visits, inspects items brought into the jail, checks incoming and outgoing mail. Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

Must be at least 20 years old. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. •Training & Standards require a high school equivalency diploma be at least partial classroom. Must possess or be able to obtain a North Carolina driver's license. Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Must pass a reading comprehension exam and a physical ability/readiness test. Must live within 50 miles of downtown Durham (or willing to relocate upon being hired).

Preferred Requirements:

Must successfully complete the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) within one (1) year of employment.

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