Deputy Sheriff Level I

Pickens Sheriff's Office • Jasper, GA

20h • $53,328 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision by the shift supervisor, a person in this position ensures security and protects the facility's property, completes inmates' admission process, prevents escapes, controls the behavior of inmates, and protects inmates from each other. The incumbent must be diligent in maintaining an inmate count, prompt in dispensing medication, and be able to take inmates' personal property. The incumbent must also adhere to definite procedures established by the department to ensure that the inmates' constitutional rights are observed.

Requirements

• Must be diligent in maintaining an inmate count
• Must be prompt in dispensing medication
• Must be able to take inmates' personal property
• Must adhere to definite procedures established by the department

Nice To Haves

• Additional and advanced education and certifications

Responsibilities

• Ensures security and protects the facility's property
• Completes inmates' admission process
• Prevents escapes
• Controls the behavior of inmates
• Protects inmates from each other
• Maintains an inmate count
• Dispenses medication
• Takes inmates' personal property
• Ensures that the inmates' constitutional rights are observed

Benefits

• Incentive pay for additional and advanced education and certifications
• Longevity pay ($0.50 an hour at 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years)
• Additional 7 hours per pay period for being placed on a night shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed