Detention Officer Pool 2026

Salary : $49,084.10 - $63,073.40 Annually Location : Winston-Salem, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 369-2026 Department: Sheriff Opening Date: 12/18/2025 General Statement of Duties Detention Officers work a fixed, day or night, 12.25 hour shift with every other 3-day weekend off. New hires are not guaranteed their shift preference and may be subject to Night Shift. Officers assigned to a permanent night shift receive a shift differential of $3.00 per hour or approximately $6700.00 per year. Qualified candidates have the potential to make up to approximately $63,000.00 a year with the following pay incentives (not to exceed a combined total of 15%):-Relevant certified experience: 1% per year up to max of 15% -Prior Active-Duty Military Service: 1% per year up to max of 15% -Associate's Degree: 5% increase ($2,475) -Bachelor's Degree or above: 10% increase ($4952) START YOUR REWARDING CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND APPLY TODAY!! Performs specialized inmate detention and care work in the Law Enforcement Detention Center. Incumbents of this classification are not entitled to special law enforcement benefits. Distinguishing Features An employee in this class performs inmate intake, detention, care and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the cell and County Detention Center and related care and record keeping requirements. Tactfulness and firmness are required . The employee is subject to a hazardous and confining working environment. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated during formal discussion and by observation. An employee in this class will work a 12 hour permanent shift, day or night, to oversee operations in a secured facility which is open 24/7. Minimum Education and Experience Every Justice Officer employed or certified through the North Carolina Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission shall: - Candidate must have a High School Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalence. - Candidate must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving history. - Candidate must be able to pass a drug screening and complete medical examination by a licensed physician, including psychological testing and evaluation. - Candidate must be 20 years of age prior to hire date. - Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or Naturalization Certification, if applicable. - Candidate must have a clean criminal record to include no felony convictions. - Candidate must not have had a DWI conviction within the past five years and no more than two in a lifetime. - Candidate must have Honorable Military Discharge, if applicable. Additional Hiring Requirements • Must possess a valid drivers license • Successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation • Successfully complete a walk along and a panel interview • Successfully complete a psychological/medical examination -Must pass reading and physical exam Essential Duties and Responsibilities Receives inmates by conducting search, completing required intake forms, securing all personal property, and dressing out inmates in detention attire. Acts as booking officer by maintaining inmate information, verifying the completion of necessary intake forms, classifying inmates and assigning cell location, and maintaining inmate count and cell locations. Oversees the security and activities of inmates on an assigned floor. Supervises meals and cleaning of facilities. Distributes personal property. Performs related duties as required. Supervises the purchase and distribution of snack items and commissary. Searches incoming property delivered for inmates to determine if it is allowable. Verifies visitor acceptance by inmates, notifies the floor officer of visitor, records time and date of visits. Releases inmates on bond, due to court order or for time served; ensures release papers are accurate and complete; returns all personal property to the individual; completes forms providing required documentation of release. Supervises trustees cleaning and maintaining detention facilities, doing inmate laundry, and receiving and storing supplies. Transports inmates for interviews, court or release; monitors inmates' medical status and takes appropriate action when illness or injury is suspected. Click to view information. Click to view information. These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01 Are you a US Citizen or been Naturalized? Yes No 02 Are you at least 20 years of age? Yes No 03 Are you a high school graduate or possess your GED? Yes No 04 What is your highest level of education? 05 Do you posses a valid driver's license or are you able to obtain a valid North Carolina driver's license within 60 days? Yes No 06 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, list your driver's license number AND state in which it was issued. 07 Are you currently employed? Yes No 08 Have you served in the US Military? Yes No 09 How many years of relevant experience do you have in Law Enforcement, Detention/Corrections, Public Safety, and/or Security? 10 Do you currently hold ANY North Carolina Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Detention Certifications? Yes No 11 This position requires the Detention Officer to do a minimum of two (2) security rounds per hour with a minimum of twenty-four (24) security rounds per shift. Officers are required to walk up and down the stairs repeatedly for each security round. Do you understand that this is an essential function of the position? Yes No 12 The Detention Center is a 24/7 operation. Would you have any issues working a permanent 12-hour shift, either day or night? Yes No 13 Are you willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays where they may fall in your schedule? Yes No 14 Do you understand that you may be subject to night shift? Yes No 15 Have you EVER been charged with a misdemeanor, even if it was dismissed? Yes No 16 Have you EVER been convicted of a felony? Yes No 17 Have you used marijuana within the last twelve (12) months? Yes No 18 Have you used Cocaine, LSD, Heroin, Steroids, Ecstasy, or any other illegal drug (excluding marijuana) within the last five (5) years? Yes No 19 Please tell us how you learned about this job opening. 20 Do you understand that employment for this position may be subject to passing a Reading and Physical Exam? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04