Corrections Officer — Jail Security & Safety

College Park, City of (GA); College Park (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

College Park, City of (GA) is seeking a Jail Officer to help safeguard prisoners and visitors, and to support the jail's daily operations.

You'll book detainees, fingerprint, log property, monitor cell activity, approve meals and authorize transport for medical care, while ensuring safety and compliance with state and local laws. CPR/First Aid and POST certification are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Law enforcement-related training or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and books detainees, including fingerprinting, photographing, and issuing uniforms.
• Maintains routine jail operations and security; verifies all prisoners are accounted for.
• Monitors prisoner activity and ensures meals are provided.
• Completes arrest and booking reports for all prisoners and those on bond.
• Arranges transportation and escorts as needed; ensures safety and health of prisoners.
• Assists with medical needs and transports prisoners for medical care as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Advanced First Aid

POST Basic Jail Officer

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Law enforcement training/experience preferred

Job description

College Park, City of (GA) is seeking a Jail Officer to help safeguard prisoners and visitors, and to support the jail's daily operations.

You'll book detainees, fingerprint, log property, monitor cell activity, approve meals and authorize transport for medical care, while ensuring safety and compliance with state and local laws. CPR/First Aid and POST certification are required or pursued.