Job description

This posting for Detention Officer is a "continuous posting." This means that the Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for this position, even though there may not be any openings at this time. Therefore, please do not call or visit the Sheriff's Office to check the status of your application. If you are selected to continue in the employment process, you will be contacted. Attempts by you to check the status of your application may prevent you from being considered for future openings.

The Detention Officer, under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement duties in the care, custody, and security of all prisoners in the Union County Jail. Primarily responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the general enforcement of criminal laws of North Carolina; performs general jail and detention work; responsible for maintaining the safety and security of all personnel, inmates, and jail. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in frequent contact with the public. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work.

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