Deputy Sheriff/Jailer Jobs

• Providing orientation to new inmates or detainees
• Providing initial information inmates, which includes visitation sign-ups, medical information, court dates, and bail and bond information
• Escorting inmates or detainees in or outside of the facility for special programs, medical appointments, and court appearances
• Processing paperwork for the admittance or release of inmates or detainees, searching individuals and inventories, confiscates, or distributes property, and maintaining an accurate headcount of the facility
• Assisting in resolving disputes between inmates, completing applicable forms and documents, and enforcing violations with write-ups
• Learning department policies and procedures and how to perform general law enforcement duties to include: responding to calls, assisting with the apprehension of suspects or inmates, conducting searches for contraband, ensuring the proper handling of evidence, testifying in court, and serving civil processes and court orders

• This job requires fingerprinting.
• This job entails fiduciary responsibility and requires a credit check.
• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and finger printing.

• Must obtain a state certificate from jailer's school within six months from date of hire
• Must be a US Citizen for certification
• Valid Georgia driver's license
• Must have ability to use computer for data entry in jail management software and report writing
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and holidays
• High school diploma, or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application

• Law enforcement, military, or security experience highly preferred

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

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Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Annual wellness fair

• Family planning benefits
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• Annual/Sick Leave
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs
• Longevity pay
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance