Jailer Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

Jailer
Job Details  This listing closes on 7/28/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Gwinnett County Salary See Position Description Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 25-03198 Department Sheriff’s Office Opening Date 05/28/2025 Closing Date 7/28/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) FLSA Non-Exempt Description
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Class Summary Job Description This is the first level of the Jailer series. A Jailer’s primary duties are to oversee individuals who have been arrested and awaiting trial. The Gwinnett County Jail is a direct supervision pretrial facility. This class is responsible for being trained within the Jail Operations Division. Incumbents must obtain a state certificate from jailer’s school within six months. Essential Duties
Learning department policies and procedures and how to perform general law enforcement duties to include: responding to calls within the jail, conducting searches for contraband, ensuring the proper handling of evidence, testifying in court, and serving court orders, and special conditions within the Jail Operations Division
Assisting in processing paperwork for the admittance or release of inmates or detainees; searching individuals and inventorying, confiscating, or distributing property, and maintaining an accurate headcount of the facility
Assisting in ensuring the security and safety of the inmates by making sure they are not injured by themselves or by other inmates; performing routine cell and inmate searches to remove contraband materials and weapons; and completing applicable forms and documents, and enforcing write-ups
Assisting other agencies in transferring inmates to other facilities and ensuring proper documentation and recording is complete
Issuing clothing; performing inmate meal distribution and commissary distribution; overseeing recreation activities and overseeing operation of cafeteria and laundry services
Providing orientation information to inmates including visitation sign-ups, medical, mental health information, GRIP information, court dates, and bail and bond information
Escorting inmates or detainees throughout the facility for special programs, medical appointments, mental health appointments and court appearances
Maintaining daily logs of shift activities, preparing various reports
Other Job Requirements/Information
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
This job may require 24 hour on-call assignment, overtime or working weekends, holidays, 10 hour, 12 hour, and rotating shifts Grade
The grade for this position is JO213. Salary of $50,725.00 •$5,000 hiring incentive for new hires •$50,725.00 with possible incentives up to
$52,246.75 (includes 3% pay incentive for an Associate degree)
$53,768.50 (includes 6% pay incentive for a Bachelor’s degree)
Gwinnett County Jailers are eligible for promotion to:
Jailer Senior $50,990.00 (after successful completion of job requirements)
Jailer Master $54,049.00(after successful completion of job requirements)
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, or GED, or anticipate completing within the next three months
Valid driver’s license
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application
Must be a United States Citizen
Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and holidays
Must obtain and maintain a Basic Jail Officer Certification within six months from date of hire
Must successfully complete field training through the County
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 The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County Government Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more Careers with impact Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected. Exceptional benefits Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation. World-class community More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer! Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more! Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values

Integrity:

We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability:

We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity:

We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity:

We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation:

We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: Hiring Process
FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Employer
Gwinnett County
Phone
770.822.7915
770.822.7923 http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com
Address
75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046