Corrections Deputy Sheriff I: Inmate Security

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County, Georgia seeks to fill a classification role delivering law enforcement and security to the County jail. The position involves processing inmates, maintaining logs, and directing inmate movement while upholding safety protocols.

The role covers administrative tasks, incident reporting, and coordination with outside agencies, with emphasis on adherence to POST guidelines and compliance with ADA and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Must meet minimum requirements as set by POST and State Law.

Responsibilities

• Processes new inmates and arrested persons.
• Books new inmates.
• Conducts identification procedures.
• Searches inmates and seizes all personal property.
• Secures persons in jail or holding cells.
• Prepares processing paperwork.
• Informs inmates of charges and bond amounts.
• Screens inmates for medical conditions.
• Retrieves inmates for medical attention.
• Directs inmates to infirmary.
• Retrieves and receives various documents and court papers concerning inmates.
• Reviews court list.
• Assigns location of inmates.
• Performs security checks and searches of cells for contrabands.
• Controls behavior of inmates and restrains irate or violent inmates.
• Manages physically and mentally ill inmates.
• Conducts head counts and oversees the safety of all staff and inmates.
• Oversees visitation.
• Checks identification of visitors.
• Logs visitors in computer.
• Directs visitors to proper locations.
• Accounts for inmates being transported to various locations including going to other agencies, court, medical appointments, etc.
• Escorts inmates to various locations.
• Maintains inmate movement log.
• Sends notification to various agencies.
• Answers or directs questions of inmates.
• Assists in requests of inmates.
• Answers or directs questions of the general public.
• Monitors security of jail including tower monitoring, video and tape recorder monitoring, radio communication monitoring and traffic monitoring.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Prepares various reports and logs including disciplinary reports and information, incident reports, etc.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Clayton County, Georgia seeks to fill a classification role delivering law enforcement and security to the County jail. The position involves processing inmates, maintaining logs, and directing inmate movement while upholding safety protocols.

The role covers administrative tasks, incident reporting, and coordination with outside agencies, with emphasis on adherence to POST guidelines and compliance with ADA and accessibility standards.