Deputy Jailer

Gwinnett County•Gwinnett County, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma, or GED
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

Nice To Haves

3% pay incentive for an associate’s degree
6% pay incentive for a bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

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 and commissary distribution, and overseeing recreational activities, cafeteria operations, and laundry services
Providing orientation information to inmates including visitation sign-ups, medical, mental health 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 and preparing various reports