Detention Officer
Pender County Government
- Burgaw, NC
- $43,499-54,374 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Receives and processes inmates into custody of institution; searches prisoners; takes charge of personal property; provides inmates opportunity to call attorney or relative; advises inmates on institutional rules and regulations.
- Patrols jail area periodically to ensure security and maintain order; performs head count and verifies inmates for positive identification as required.
- Prepares inmates for transportation to medical, court and related facilities.
- Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene, and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Dispenses personal and cell cleaning equipment; keeps record of money received from inmates.
- Distributes medication to inmates as prescribed or directed; provides basic and emergency first aid as required.
- Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties.
- Records visits; ensures the safety and security of visitors; inspects items brought into the jail; checks incoming and outgoing mail.
- Conducts security checks and shakedowns of cells as required and inventories any confiscated contraband.
- Other duties as assigned.
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