CCSO's newest detention officers graduate from training program
PITTSBORO — Five Chatham County Sheriff's Office detention officers have officially graduated from the North Carolina Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC), held at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. The graduating officers are Miranda Brown, Shamekia Butler, Andrea Espinoza, Kenneth Manship, and Joshua Otero.
The five-week course, required by the N.C. Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission, provides essential training in legal procedures, ethics, medical care, communication, and other topics critical to ensuring the safety and professionalism of detention officers. Officers from Orange, Lee, and Harnett counties joined the Chatham County graduates in completing the program.
Among the graduates, Miranda Brown earned special recognition for achieving the highest score on the state certification exam—an impressive 96 percent.
'These officers have demonstrated dedication and perseverance in completing a rigorous program designed to prepare them for the challenges of working in a detention environment,' said Captain Jessica Norton, who attended the graduation ceremony. 'Their hard work reflects positively on our agency and our commitment to maintaining high standards.'
The graduates received their certificates on Tuesday, April 29, from Central Carolina Community College's DOCC Program Director Doug Stuart, who leads the program in partnership with local sheriff's offices.
The DOCC curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including subject control techniques, first aid and CPR, patrol and security functions, mental health awareness, and stress management. It also emphasizes strong ethical decision-making, professional communication, and accurate documentation through notetaking and report writing.
Interested in a career that makes a difference? Contact Recruiter Deonna Overton at 919-200-1751 to learn more about joining the Chatham County Sheriff's Office team.
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