Detention officer

Elizabeth, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2024

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Salary

Current starting annual salary is $40,050.

Albemarle District Jail Offers the following benefits to its employees.

Vacation / Sick Leave

Vacation leave is earned as you progress through your career, starting from the first year.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 8 hours per month.

Holidays

Albemarle District Jail employees earn 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement

Albemarle District Jail provides retirement benefits to its employees through the North Carolina Local governmental Employees Retirement system.

After completing probationary period six percent of the employee’s salary is deducted each month with a matched percentage by Albemarle District Jail is credited to the employee’s account.

401k / 457b Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Albemarle District Jail pays for 70 / 30 health insurance for its employees provided they don’t use tobacco products. If tobacco products are used the employee pays $60.

00 per month. Employees have the option to upgrade to 80 / 20 for $60.00 per month.

Vision Insurance

Albemarle District Jail offers vision insurance for its employees.

Life Insurance

Albemarle District Jail provides the employees with a 25,000.00-term life insurance for its employees are long as they are employed.

Minimum Standards

Below are the minimum standards to be certified under the North Carolina Sherriff’s Training Standards Commission.

  • Be 20 years of age
  • High school graduate or equivalent (Minimum)
  • U.S. Citizen (or naturalized)
  • Flexibility to work all shifts including nights
  • Undergo extensive background investigation
  • Have a good driving record & credit history
  • No criminal record
  • Must complete basic training in 1st year
  • Negative drug screen

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Last updated : 2024-05-01

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