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Irwin County Detention Center•Ocilla, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role requires excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. The ability to function in a high-paced, stressful environment is essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required. The position demands a high school diploma or equivalent, with a Bachelor's degree in correctional management, criminal justice, education, counseling, or a related field preferred. A minimum of five years of correctional custody experience is required, with three of those years in a supervisory capacity. Directly related experience may substitute for formal education with upper management approval. A valid ID is required, and a valid driver's license is necessary where applicable. TCOLE certification or the ability to obtain a TCOLE Jailers License is also required where applicable.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five (5) years correctional custody experience required.
Three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
Valid ID required.
Valid driver’s license required where applicable.
Must be TCOLE certified or be able to obtain TCOLE Jailers License where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in correctional management, criminal justice, education, counseling or related field preferred.
Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements if approved by upper management.

Responsibilities

Long periods of continuous standing and walking per shift.
Frequent periods of sitting for 30 minutes or more.
Repetitive climbing of stairs to reach the assigned areas and working at heights.
Occasional kneeling, squatting, and bending to perform “pat” or “strip” searches.
Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, & twisting.
Occasionally responding to altercations and occasional restraining and securing assaultive offenders.
Ability to respond rapidly to potential security and/or medical codes/issues.
Frequent transferring and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as vans, buses, and other forms of transportation.
Continuous periods of operating/driving company vehicles to pick up and transport offenders per shift.
Remaining awake and alert while on duty per shift.
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50-100 lbs.
Ability to occasionally withstand direct or indirect exposure to OC spray.
Exposure for per shift of outdoor elements and temperatures with scheduled breaks.
Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.