General Crew Chief - Adult Detention Center

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Detention Pay $1.30/hr

Free parking

Staff dining for free meals

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking a supervisor for inmate workers at the Adult Detention Center to oversee custodial operations and ensure security. The role may involve leading crews in cleaning, laundry, and food service, while guaranteeing proper PPE usage and adherence to safety protocols.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and at least six months of custodial experience; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by six months of experience in custodial services.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmate workers, conducts roll calls, and assigns daily duties to ensure safety and security.
• Leads custodial tasks such as cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining shower, toilets, floors, and infirmary areas.
• Oversees food service line, deliveries, and kitchen cleanliness; ensures proper food temperatures and diet requirements.
• Manages daily laundry exchanges and documentation of issues.
• Maintains inventory and requisitions equipment or supplies; writes maintenance reports.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Information

This position is assigned to the Adult Detention Center and is for supervising inmate workers performing custodial duties, however, this position could be required to perform the duties in the absence of inmate workers.

All training uniforms and equipment for the job will be provided.

Employees of the Adult Detention Center are eligible for an additional $1.30 per hour Detention Pay as well as access to free parking and staff dining for free meals during their work shifts.

Shift differential pay is also available if working an eligible shift.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the work of inmates assigned to work detail: conducts roll calls; escorts inmates to area of assignment such as food service, laundry, and custodial operations; ensures that work is carried out safely and security is maintained; communicates to inmate workers the scheduling of daily duties and expectations; and trains workers in job functions as necessary.
• May lead the workers in completing general custodial duties: cleaning and sanitizing showers; cleaning and sanitizing toilets; sweeping/mopping floors; emptying trash; cleaning staff and infirmary areas; and other areas as assigned.
• May lead workers in providing food service: oversees line preparation of regular meals and special diets; supervises food delivery; ensures temperature and quality of food; supervises kitchen cleaning after meals; and oversees the collecting and cleaning of food trays.
• May lead workers assigned to daily laundry exchange: supervises the exchanging of dirty uniforms, towels, underwear and socks on daily basis; and maintains documentation of exchanges and issues that may arise.
• Maintains inventory needs for area assignment: ensures proper working order of required equipment; maintains appropriate levels of cleaning supplies; prepares requests for needed equipment or supplies; and writes maintenance reports for maintenance/repair needs.
• Assist with doing laundry.
• Uses and monitors appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by six months of experience in custodial services.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, violence, firearms, traffic hazards, toxic agents, or rude/irate customers.

Benefits

• All training uniforms and equipment for the job will be provided.
• Employees of the Adult Detention Center are eligible for an additional $1.30 per hour Detention Pay.
• Free parking.
• Staff dining for free meals during work shifts.
• Shift differential pay is available if working an eligible shift.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.