Correctional Lieutenant: Jail Leadership & Training

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Sheriff Correctional Lieutenant to supervise and direct custody operations, ensuring proper inmate processing and staff performance. The role includes payroll oversight, training coordination, and enforcing safety procedures within the detention facility.

The position requires leadership experience in corrections, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and correctional certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with basic law enforcement training.
• Three years of law enforcement experience or training.
• Valid Georgia driver's license; firearms and correctional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate staff; manage performance.
• Process payroll, time sheets, and leave; run roll calls.
• Coordinate and provide training on safety and procedures.
• Oversee inmate intake, booking, housing, and release; conduct searches.
• Maintain inmate property ledgers and prison cash handling.
• Enter data into GCIC and internal systems; monitor records.
• Respond to citizen inquiries; manage equipment and supply inventories.

Skills

Supervision

Payroll processing

Training staff

Inmate supervision

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED with basic law enforcement training

Correctional certifications

Firearms certification

Tools

GCIC database

Booking system

Inventory management

Job description

Clayton County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Sheriff Correctional Lieutenant to supervise and direct custody operations, ensuring proper inmate processing and staff performance. The role includes payroll oversight, training coordination, and enforcing safety procedures within the detention facility.

The position requires leadership experience in corrections, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and correctional certifications.