Correctional Security & Intake Officer

GovernmentJobs.com — Columbus Consolidated Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a jail officer responsible for administrative, jail security and prisoner transfer duties. The role includes inmate head counts, transport between locations, and security for medical staff.

Responsibilities also cover alcohol testing, visitor sign-in/out, bond receipt maintenance, and other related duties as assigned, with required basic education and readiness for mandated law enforcement training.

Qualifications

• High school education is required.
• Experience via apprenticeship/internship or similar position (1–2 years).
• Knowledge of duties per mandated law enforcement training acts.

Responsibilities

• Maintains jail security and conducts inmate head counts.
• Transports inmates for appointments and between facilities.
• Administers alcohol tests and testifies in court as needed.
• Signs visitors in/out and distributes meals, clothing, and linens.
• Confiscates contraband and provides security for medical staff.
• Maintains receipts for bond payments and performs related duties.

Skills

Jail security

Inmate counts

Inmate monitoring

Education

High school education

Apprenticeship/internship

Job description

GovernmentJobs.com — Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a jail officer responsible for administrative, jail security and prisoner transfer duties. The role includes inmate head counts, transport between locations, and security for medical staff.

Responsibilities also cover alcohol testing, visitor sign-in/out, bond receipt maintenance, and other related duties as assigned, with required basic education and readiness for mandated law enforcement training.