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Currituck County

Detention Officer

Pay: $45,285/yr

Posted: 07/08/2026

Location: Maple, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/12/2026

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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

BEGINNING SALARY

$45,285 based on 42 hours per week

LOCATION OF POSITION

Currituck County Sheriff's Office (Detention Center), 407 Maple Road, Maple, North Carolina

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

: Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs specialized law enforcement work in the care and security of inmates, ensuring security of inmates and jail. Performs all functions necessary for intake, record-keeping and release of inmates. Transports inmates when necessary. Completes activity logs and reports. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of jail management work. Performs other related work as required. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including computers, typewriters, calculators, copiers, restraint devices, etc. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work may involve walking, standing, running and physical confrontation. Physical demand requirements are for Medium to Heavy work.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must obtain certification as a Detention Officer by the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission within one (1) year of employment. A physical and drug screening is required of finalist applicant.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD

May 28, 2026 - until filled

HOW TO APPLY

SHERIFF'S

STANDARDS DIVISION APPLICATION REQUIRED WHERE TO APPLY

All applicants MUST apply on the official Currituck County website!

https:

//currituckemployees.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $45,285.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person