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.
Full Time Pittsboro, NC Chatham County Sheriff's Office Salary:
$53,101.00 - $67,705.00
Annually Closing Date:
7/31/2026
Position Summary:
Performs protective service work processing inmates, maintaining corrections center security, transporting inmates, and performs related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Detention Supervisor.
Essential Functions:
Ensures the safety and security of inmates within the Chatham County Detention Center; Controls inmates by performing routine facility checks, conducting head counts, resolving conflicts, performing cell searches, and removing dangerous and unruly inmates as necessary; Receives and processes inmates into the custody of the institution, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property, and assists in investigations of incidents within the Detention Center; Participates in daily shift briefings and maintains key and radio control. Distributes medications and meals, distributes and restocks supplies, and maintains accountability of razors; Prepares and maintains logs, reports, and records, organizes files, answers telephone, contacts other agencies, and responds to inquiries; Escorts and transports inmates to court and other required appointments and supervises inmate visitation; Prepares and distributes canteens to inmates; Performs general maintenance and cleaning of the Detention Center; May be assigned collateral officer duties such as special operations, community service, or assisting other teams of the Sheriff's Office; Assists with training new officers and attends training and meetings as required; Assists with setting up the kitchen and may assist with cooking daily meals, stocking inventory, washing utensils, cleaning the kitchen, etc.; Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; Some knowledge of the practices of modem penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; Some knowledge of evacuation and fire policies and procedures; Ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; Ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; Ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; Ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; Ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; Ability to prepare records and reports and Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, inmates, attorneys and the general public.
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