Detention Officer

Whitfield County•Ga 30720, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to maintain the security and safety of inmates, staff, and the public at the County correctional facility. This position is responsible for processing inmates into the facility, supervising and observing inmate activity, transporting inmates, conducting security rounds, screening mail and packages, responding to inmate requests, preparing documentation, and operating various equipment. The role may also involve supervising inmates on outside work details, performing maintenance tasks, and assisting with inmate care and supervision during various activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Six months of experience in security or law enforcement
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license
Must be certified in CPR and First Aid
Must possess and maintain certification as a Deputy Sheriff, Detention Officer

Responsibilities

Processes inmates into the facility, including intake of personal property, fingerprinting, photographing, issuing uniforms, checking for warrants, and explaining charges.
Supervises and observes inmate activity within and outside the jail, directs and disciplines inmates, monitors behavior, and physically restrains inmates as necessary.
Monitors inmates in segregation to prevent self-inflicted injury and destruction of property.
Directs the work of trustees and supervises interns.
Transports inmates to work details, court, and medical facilities, and transfers inmates to the custody of correctional officers for work details.
Conducts head counts, makes rounds of the prison, checks security devices (locks, fences, alarms), accompanies inmates between areas, and conducts shakedowns for contraband and weapons.
Assists with searching prisoners entering the facility, receiving, searching, and releasing transferred inmates, and completing required paperwork.
Assists with supervising inmates during meal times, yard calls, visitation, telephone use, and mail opening.
Assists with administering medication, first aid, and responding to inmate medical requests.
Assists with supervising routine cleaning and maintenance activities within the prison.
Screens incoming mail, packages, and vehicles for contraband.
Responds to verbal and written requests from inmates, answers questions, verbally disciplines inmates for minor violations, and answers questions for law enforcement agencies.
Prepares or completes various forms, logs, reports, and correspondence, and enters data into the computer.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals to coordinate work activities, exchange information, or resolve problems.
May supervise inmates on outside work detail, maintaining cemeteries and grounds around the jail, painting and maintaining the interior and exterior of the jail, assisting in maintaining grounds around courts, maintaining equipment, ordering lawn care materials, applying weed killer, and preparing work schedules for inmates on work detail.
Operates a computer, calculator, digital camera, handcuffs, general office equipment, vehicle, two-way radio, lawn maintenance equipment, chain saw, drill, saws, hand tools, or other equipment as necessary.
Picks up and delivers items to/from storage building, tag office, and schools.
Picks up uniforms for Detention when needed.
Supervises inmates picking up roadside trash.
Performs other related duties as required.