Detention Officer I

Summary

Job Title

Randolph County (NC)

Job Description

Responsible for performing a variety of general law enforcement duties relative to the safety, detention, and security of prisoners on an assigned shift. Considerable tact and firmness are required in dealing with violent, suicidal, and mentally disturbed inmates. The employee is required to exercise alertness and some independent judgment in dealing with unusual situations. Work is performed in accordance with established detention center management policies and procedures and supplemented by specific instructions as necessary. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of detention center management work. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Detention Center Major and is evaluated through conferences, review of records, and through inspections.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must be 21 years of age. Good Moral Character, must pass background check, psychological evaluation, physical, and drug screen.

Special Comments

A Randolph County application is required and must be received by email to james.goodnight@randolphcountync.gov. Apply on the randolphcountync.gov website under the sheriff department.

Location

Asheboro, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202300972

Department

Sheriff Office/Jail

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

Job Title

Randolph County (NC)

Job Description

Responsible for performing a variety of general law enforcement duties relative to the safety, detention, and security of prisoners on an assigned shift. Considerable tact and firmness are required in dealing with violent, suicidal, and mentally disturbed inmates. The employee is required to exercise alertness and some independent judgment in dealing with unusual situations. Work is performed in accordance with established detention center management policies and procedures and supplemented by specific instructions as necessary. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of detention center management work. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Detention Center Major and is evaluated through conferences, review of records, and through inspections.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must be 21 years of age. Good Moral Character, must pass background check, psychological evaluation, physical, and drug screen.

Special Comments

A Randolph County application is required and must be received by email to james.goodnight@randolphcountync.gov. Apply on the randolphcountync.gov website under the sheriff department.

Location

Asheboro, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202300972

Department

Sheriff Office/Jail

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

Continuous