JAIL Officer -I

YOU MUST COMPLETE A PAPER APPLICATION- AND DROP OFF IN PERSON MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 08

00AM TO 04:30PM

A PDF OF APPLICATION IS POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE TO PRINT FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL CAPT.ADDISON OR SGT.CLARKSON AT 1-229-686-7071 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid driver license.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Must pass a physical
• Must be 18 years of age.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

• Processing inmates; maintaining jail security; serving meals; transporting inmates.
• Receives and processes inmates into custody of institution; searches prisoners; takes charge of personal property.
• Provides inmates opportunity to call attorney or relative; advises inmates on institutional rules and regulations.
• Patrols jail area periodically to insure security and maintain order.
• Transports inmates to medical, court and related facilities.
• Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations and procedures.
• Escorts and safeguards inmates to cell; checks on inmates' physical condition.
• Receives, counts, records and washes all laundry in the jail.
• Dispenses personal and cell cleaning equipment; keeps record of money received from inmates.
• Distributes medication to inmates as prescribed or directed.
• Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties.
• Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters.
• Records visits; inspects items brought into the jail; checks incoming and outgoing mail.
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Some knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; some knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.50 - $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person