JAILER

City of Bartlett; Bartlett, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Competitive pay

Job summary

City of Bartlett Police Department seeks a Jailer to join our full-time team in Bartlett, TN. The role involves confinement of inmates, maintaining safety and security, and supporting welfare within the jail facility.

The position offers comprehensive health and life insurance, a strong retirement plan, and competitive pay. Salary range is $45,344 - $60,094 annually, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the department.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic typing and computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Custody of individuals received from any lawful agency.
• Search, photograph, fingerprint, data entry, and processing of inmates.
• Ongoing care and custody monitoring of inmates in accordance with state law and department policies.
• Work in a secure correctional environment and interact professionally with diverse individuals.

Skills

Reading documents

Writing reports

Basic typing

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalency

Job description

CITY OF BARTLETT

POLICE DEPARTMENT

JAILER

$45,344 - $60,094 ANNUALLY

Join our team in this full-time role offering exceptional benefits, including comprehensive health and life insurance, a strong retirement plan, and competitive pay.

The Jailer is responsible for the safe, secure, and humane confinement of inmates within the City of Bartlett jail facility. They oversee the daily operations and ensure the welfare of inmates while maintaining the facility's security protocols.

Essential Job Functions:

• Jailers are responsible for taking custody of individuals received from any lawful agency.
• Duties include searching, photographing, fingerprinting, data entry, and processing incoming inmates.
• Following intake, jailers are responsible for ongoing care, supervision, and custody monitoring of inmates in accordance with Tennessee State Law and Bartlett Police Department policies.
• This position requires working in a secure correctional environment and interacting professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.
• Must 18 years of age.
• No criminal record.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic typing and computer proficiency.

Special Requirements:

• A valid Tennessee driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to drive and hold a valid Driver’s license that must remain valid as condition of continued employment.
• Must be able to work any shift, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must successfully pass a background and driver’s license check, a psychological exam, and a physical exam, including a drug screen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We participate in E-Verify.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every inquiry. Only candidates selected for testing or interviews will be contacted. Please note: A new application is required for each career opportunity you apply for. In accordance with Tennessee’s Open Records Law, all submitted applications and resumes are subject to public disclosure.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

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