Detention Center Security Officer

Floyd County Board of Commissioners; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Major Medical

Dental

Long Term Disability

Employer-Paid Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation- Annually

Paid Sick

Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay

Wellness Clinic

Job summary

A government entity in Rome, Georgia, is seeking Jail Officers to ensure the security and safety of inmates within the County jail. This role involves supervising inmate activities, conducting searches, and performing various documentation tasks. Candidates must have a high school diploma and obtain P.O.S.T. Basic Jail Officer Certification within a year. Attractive benefits include health insurance, paid vacations, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain P.O.S.T. Basic Jail Officer Certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No state or federal convictions punishable by imprisonment.
• No misdemeanor convictions establishing disregard for the law.
• No convictions of Family Violence Crimes.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all rules and regulations of the jail; maintains safety and security of the facility.
• Supervises and escorts inmates throughout the facility.
• Receives/processes inmates; conducts searches of inmates and facility.
• Prepares/processes documentation utilizing technologies.
• Classifies/segregates inmates based upon housing criteria.
• Monitors, supervises, and conducts inmate activities.
• Coordinates functions relating to inmate health, safety and welfare.
• Performs periodic security checks; monitors surveillance.
• Responds to emergency situations; assists in controlling unruly prisoners.

Job description

We are looking for Jail Officers!

The purpose of this classification is to provide and maintain security, safety, care, and control of inmates, detention facility, and facility equipment and to supervise inmates in the County jail.

Essential Functions:

• Enforces all rules and regulations of the jail; maintains safety and security of the facility; supervises and escorts inmates throughout the facility.
• Receives/processes inmates; conducts searches of inmates and facility; prepares/processes documentation utilizing different technologies.
• Classifies/segregates inmates based upon various housing criteria.
• Monitors, supervises, and conducts inmate activities throughout the facility.
• Coordinates, monitors, or performs functions relating to inmate health, safety and welfare as directed.
• Performs periodic security checks of facility, monitors video surveillance.
• Responds to emergency situations within the facility. Assists in controlling/restraining violent/unruly prisoners.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Must obtain and maintain P.O.S.T. Basic Jail Officer Certification within one (1) year of hire. Must possess a valid driver's license, be at least 18 years of age, no state or federal convictions punishable by imprisonment in federal or state prisons, no misdemeanor convictions sufficient to establish a pattern of disregard for the law, and no convictions of Family Violence Crimes.

Benefits:

• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Long Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation- Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic