Detention Officer (Onslow County Sheriffs Office)

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Job Opportunities Job Opportunities powered by NEOGOV ® Detention Officer (Onslow County Sheriff's Office) Print Apply  Detention Officer (Onslow County Sheriff's Office) Salary $22.00 - $30.03 Hourly Location Jacksonville, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number Detention Officer 2026 Department Sheriff's Office Opening Date 05/19/2026 Description Benefits Questions Job Description Performs responsible protective service, ensuring inmates' care, custody, and security at the Detention Center. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Detention Sergeant. Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. Qualification Requirements T o perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include maintaining facility security, supervising inmate activities, ensuring the safety and order of the detention environment, and maintaining accurate records and reports through approved technologies. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Patrols Detention Center areas periodically to ensure security and maintain order. Searches and processes inmates in and out of the Detention Center; supervises and checks on lockdown inmates. Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene, and related activities to ensure conformance to institutional rules, regulations, and procedures; assists in distributing meals and medication as authorized. Escorts and safeguards inmates to cell; moves inmates around within jail facility; moves inmates for court, attorney visit, probation visit, releases, transport to various offices or other locations; checks on inmates' physical condition; performs facility searches. Assists with booking and releasing inmates, and with inventorying property for new inmates. Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties associated with jail operations; communicates to the incoming shift all incidents that occurred on the previous shift. Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters assigned areas. Monitors inmate communications and visitation to ensure compliance with security protocols. Performs related tasks asrequired. Qualifications General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; general knowledge of the practices of current correctional practices as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; communication and de-escalation skills; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Education, Experience, and Special Requirements Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school is required for this position. A copy of your transcript must be attached to this application. Must be at least 20 years of age to be certified by the NC Sheriff Standards Must have completed and maintain certification through the North Carolina Detention Officers Certification course. Must meet and maintain all Sheriff's Office and North Carolina training and certification requirements. May be required to obtain and maintain specialized certification depending on assignment. US citizenship is required per 12NCAC 10B .0301 ( L awful permanent resident status does not meet the requirement for certification) Possession of an appropriate North Carolina driver's license. Applicants who are selected to continue with the hiring process will be required to take the CASAS Test at Coastal Carolina Community College. After completion of the CASAS Test, applicants will be required to pass an agility test. This test must be completed in 20 minutes or less and consists of: 10 push-ups and 10 sit ups 40 foot bear crawl

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2 times both sides (6 step staircase) Repeat 10 push-ups and 10 sit ups Those selected to move forward will be invited for a Command Board interview. Applicants who successfully pass the interviews will be scheduled for psychological testing, medical testing and a drug screening which will be administered at an agency located outside of Onslow County. In order to be considered for this position, your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses must be uploaded with your application even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application. Upon successful completion of the NC Detention Officer Certification course, within 12 months of hire, candidates will move to Certified Detention Officer status with a 5% pay increase. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations. Detention Officers without DOCC start at $22.00 per hour based on an 86-hour (2-week) pay period. Detention Officers with DOCC, start at $23.10 per hour based on an 86-hour (2-week) pay period. Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including: Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults. Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam. North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit. NC401k The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%. Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases. Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year. Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary. ComPsych Mental Health Services The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools. Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans. For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab. 01 What is your highest level of education? High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate None of the Above 02 Do you have prior experience working in a Department of Corrections position? Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 04 Are you at least 20 years of age?

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You must be at least 20 years of age to be certified by the NC Sheriff Standards. Yes No 05 Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No Required Question Employer Onslow County Address 234 Northwest Corridor Boulevard Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540 Phone 910-347-7600 Website http://www.onslowcountync.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Your Privacy Choices Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all. Job Opportunities Job Opportunities Menu Close Menu Job Opportunities Job Opportunities Class Specifications Job Interest Cards Help & Support