Job description

JOB OPENING

Troup County

Position: Detention Officer

Department: Sheriff's - Jail

Salary: $17.00/Hr (Revised Salary)

Employment Applications will be accepted Until Filled on Troup County's website @ www.troupcountyga.org.

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.

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

Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• LaGrange, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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