Jail Lieutenant

Sheriff's Office•Hinesville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jail Lieutenant supervises the processing of inmates at the Liberty County jail and coordinates booking and other administrative operations. The role involves processing inmates entering and leaving the facility, maintaining inmate and jail records, monitoring security and inmate safety, and supervising feeding and medication administration. The position also has direct supervision over assigned personnel and performs related duties as assigned. Work is guided by state and federal law, jail standard operating procedures, and agency and county policies. The position reports to the Major – Jail Administrator, who assigns work in terms of very general instructions and spot-checks completed work. The work is typically performed in a jail facility, with exposure to noise, dust, and contagious or infectious diseases. It requires the use of specialized law enforcement equipment and protective devices.

Requirements

An associate’s degree or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field is preferred.
Specialized training in the field of work, at a level of knowledge and competency commonly associated with completion of such training.
Valid Georgia Class C driver’s license.
Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.
Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
Knowledge of basic financial recordkeeping and records management principles.
Knowledge of inmate booking principles and practices.
Skill in using computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in using fingerprinting equipment.
Skill in analyzing problems and developing and implementing solutions.
Skill in preparing clear and precise administrative reports.
Oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Responsibilities

Process inmates entering and leaving the facility.
Maintain accurate logs of inmate personal property and jail property assigned to inmates.
Maintain accurate logs of booking activities and security equipment.
Maintain and monitor security points.
Prepare incident reports.
Obtain and print inmate fingerprints and submit them to a national database.
Receive bail and bond monies and enter monies into inmate accounts.
Monitor inmate safety and security.
Administer first aid as needed.
Search inmates for contraband.
Maintain accurate records of funds and medications entering the jail.
Maintain an accurate count of inmates.
Supervise inmate feeding.
Operate security doors.
Supervise the administration of medication to inmates.
Directly supervise assigned personnel, including managing schedules, performance, and interpersonal issues.
Perform related duties as assigned.