Detention Officer Position Available In Troup, Georgia

Detention Officer 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 100 Ridley Avenue, LaGrange, GA 30240

JOB OPENING Position:

Detention Officer Department:

Sheriff’s –

Jail Salary:

$18.31/Hr Under general to limited supervision and in accordance with county and state policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations, supervises and control inmates at the jail. The salary for a Certified Detention Officer is $19.60 per hour.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

High school diploma or GED, current valid driver’s license and ability to obtain the license issued for the type of vehicle or equipment operated 1 or 2 years of experience in a related field is preferred Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia Knowledge of jail administration principles Knowledge of inmate security principles Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures and relevant federal and state laws Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs Skill in prioritizing and organizing work Skill in report writing and in time management Skill in handling high-pressure situations Skill in ensuring the safety and security of inmates in the county jail Skill in oral and written communication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Processes and books inmates in the county jail along with processing inmate releases Searches inmates and cells, and conducts security rounds and performs inspections Enforces facility rules and regulations; documents infractions and enforces disciplinary measures Collects and distributes inmate mail, and coordinates scheduled visits with inmates Distributes meals and medication to inmates; provides assistance to inmates as needed Transports inmates to and from the jail as appropriate Prepares incident and accident reports Performs the duties of a Medical Officer as assigned; provides care to inmates; distributes medication; assesses inmate medical conditions and contacts medical providers as needed Assists in the maintenance of jail facilities as assigned, including the maintenance and repair of locks and doors Performs GCIC Terminal duties as assigned; enters and retrieves information from the GCIC database Supervises Visitor Center operations as assigned; coordinates and supervises inmate visitors; assists inmates with telephone account issues; operates the visitation video surveillance system Supervises inmate work details as assigned; directs inmates in the maintenance of jail facilities and grounds Performs commissary duties as assigned; maintains inmate accounts; handles cash Performs all other related duties as assigned Employment Applications will be accepted Until Filled on Troup County’s website @ www.troupcountyga.gov. Job #: 07222014 Detention Officer Grade 12 Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer –

A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.31 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person