Deputy Sheriff Level I

Pickens-Sheriff; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickens-Sheriff seeks a corrections personnel to maintain security and protect the facility, manage inmate admissions, and oversee behavior within the unit. The role requires strict adherence to procedures that safeguard inmates' constitutional rights and property.

The position offers an annual salary of $53,328 plus incentive pay for advanced education and certifications, with additional night-shift hours and longevity pay opportunities.

Qualifications

• Adherence to department procedures to protect inmates' constitutional rights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and protect facility property.
• Complete inmates' admission process.
• Prevent escapes and control inmate behavior.
• Maintain accurate inmate counts and manage inmates' personal property.
• Dispense medications promptly.
• Follow established procedures for inmate welfare and rights.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision by the shift supervisor, a person in this position ensures security and protects the facility's property, completes inmates' admission process, prevents escapes, controls the behavior of inmates, and protects inmates from each other. The incumbent must be diligent in maintaining an inmate count, prompt in dispensing medication, and be able to take inmates' personal property. The incumbent must also adhere to definite procedures established by the department to ensure that the inmates' constitutional rights are observed. A person in this position does not supervise other employees.

Annual Salary $53,328 + incentive pay for additional and advanced education and certifications. Longevity pay with our agency is an additional $0.50 an hour at 3 years, 5, years, 10 years, 15 years, and 20 years. Additional 7 hours per pay period for being placed on a night shift.