Corrections Sergeant – Jail Operations Lead

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Sheriff Correctional Sergeant to supervise staff, manage inmate processing, and ensure security across detention facilities. The role entails payroll oversight, training coordination, and active involvement in safety procedures and policy enforcement.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with Basic Law Enforcement training, plus two years in law enforcement and valid Georgia credentials, including firearms and corrections certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with Basic Law Enforcement training.
• Two years’ experience and/or training in law enforcement.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Valid firearms and Correctional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Prepares payroll for assigned employees; prepares and reviews time sheets and schedules for employees; conducts roll call of employees present for work, approves leave time.
• Coordinates and assists in the training of employees, provides instruction on safety procedures and departmental policies and procedures; schedules training times; administers agility testing.
• Secures inmates in holding cells or jails; oversees the processing of inmates into jail including booking and ID preparation; arranges and performs interstate extradition; supervises and assists in the bonding and release of prisoners; manages inmate control and movement; conducts shakedowns and searches for contraband; responds to inmate disturbances; follows the case status of inmates.
• Supervises the safekeeping of inmate property/possessions, ledgers/accounts for inmates’ money, cash drawers/boxes used for bond and other fees, check processing, and petty cash.
• Within the scope of corrections, assists in: investigations of crimes; searches of homes and buildings for escaped inmates; evidence collection; securing crime scenes; testifies in court; surveillance; interviews of witnesses and suspects.
• Maintains security for various facilities including jail and other property located in the County; monitors alarms.
• Completes and reviews various reports and documents such as booking reports, personal property lists, duty rosters, productivity reports, shift activity reports, accident reports, citizen complaint documents, court documents, affidavits, etc.; maintains files and makes copies as necessary.
• Enters various data into the computer system; checks criminal backgrounds and histories; enters and obtains information using the GCIC and NCIC databases.
• Answers telephone calls and assists citizens with inquiries; responds to citizen complaints concerning personnel.
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required.
• Inventories equipment locker; inspects equipment and uniforms of assigned employees.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED with Basic Law Enforcement training

Job description

Clayton County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Sheriff Correctional Sergeant to supervise staff, manage inmate processing, and ensure security across detention facilities. The role entails payroll oversight, training coordination, and active involvement in safety procedures and policy enforcement.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with Basic Law Enforcement training, plus two years in law enforcement and valid Georgia credentials, including firearms and corrections certifications.