| Job Title | Detention Officer/Jailer |
| Application Deadline | N/A |
| Beginning Salary | $49,010 - $51,461 DOQ |
| Description | WATAUGA COUNTY
POSITION OPENING
Watauga County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Detention Officer/Jailer. Duties include maintaining jail security, processing and releasing inmates, serving meals and transporting inmates. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school is required. Preference may be given to female applicants in order to comply with NC Administrative Code 10A NCAC 14J .0601, under the authority of G.S. 153A-221. County benefit package includes health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Salary Range $49,010 - $51,461 depending on qualifications. Please submit applications to the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, 184 Hodges Gap Road, Boone, NC 28607, or Apply at NC Works Career Center, 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 265-5385. Applications may also be obtained at www.wataugacounty.org (Employment Link) and submitted by mail, email WataugaCounty@ncworks.gov, or fax (828) 265-5410. This position is open until filled. Watauga County is an EEOE. |
