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Telecommunicator

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$37K - $51K/yr

The Wake County Sherriff's Office is seeking candidates for our Telecommunicator role to ensure the safety and well being of the citizens and visitors to Wake County. Be the voice that connects!

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Do workers at Wake County get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
41% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Does Wake County pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
96% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

At Wake County, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
71% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Wake County affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Wake County?

Most people get paid time off work.
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 60% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do workers at Wake County worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do Wake County workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
38% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it for Wake County workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
63% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Wake County?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
88% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do Wake County managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do jobs at Wake County spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Wake County?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
96% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is a Wake County job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.

Is working at Wake County good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
71% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Wake County feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Wake County get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
94% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Wake County?

Some people feel stressed here.
54% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Wake County enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Wake County recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Wake County?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Wake County?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people think Wake County’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
77% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Wake County is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

What are the most popular cities for Wake County jobs?

What are the most popular job types at Wake County?

Infographic showing various job openings at Wake County in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 85% Physical, and 15% Hybrid job distribution.

Detention Officer - DOCC Certified - Tiered Sign-on Bonus Up To $5,000

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Wake County Government
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$35K - $49K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Wake County rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Are you ready to step up and serve your community in a meaningful way? As a Detention Officer, you won't just be supervising a secure facility - you'll be shaping lives, maintaining safety and helping uphold the justice system that protects us all. This is more than just a job. It's a career built on discipline, integrity and respect.

This position is for Detention Officers who have completed Detention Certification by the state of North Carolina. Detention certification is not the same as Correction Certification and each require a different certification. If you are not detention certified in NC, you should fill out a Detention Officer - Cadet application.

Detention Officer - Already Certified Salary and Incentives:

Hourly rate for DOCC certified officers begins at 27.26 per hour (approximately 56,696 annually) up to 31.66 per hour (approximately 65,857 annually) based upon experience, education, military service and fluency in a foreign language. 

Primary Duties:

  • The Detention Officer is responsible for custodial duties associated with the transportation, security and supervision of prisoners in the Wake County Detention Center (WCDC) and the Wake County Public Safety Center (PSC)
  • Detention Officers perform a variety of duties ranging from direct supervision, control desk, inmate escorts, K-9, and transportation of inmates
  • Work is performed in accordance with the Wake County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Training and Standards Council of the Department of Justice of North Carolina
  • Work is performed under the direct supervision of that employee's squad or area supervisor
  • The applicant must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts which include holidays and weekends

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