Jail detention Officer-1 Job at Berrien County Sheriff's Department

Berrien County Sheriff's Department Nashville, GA 31639

$13.75 - $14.75 an hour
  • YOU MUST COMPLETE A PAPER APPLICATION- AND DROP OFF IN PERSON MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 08:00AM TO 04:30PM A PDF OF APPLICATION IS POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE TO PRINT FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL CAPT.ADDISON OR SGT.CLARKSON AT 1-229-686-7071

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must have a valid driver license.

· Must pass a drug screening.

· Must pass a physical

· Must be 18 years of age.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

· Processing inmates; maintaining jail security; serving meals; transporting inmates.

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Receives and processes inmates into custody of institution; searches prisoners; takes charge of personal property.

· Provides inmates opportunity to call attorney or relative; advises inmates on institutional rules and regulations.

· Patrols jail area periodically to insure security and maintain order.

· Transports inmates to medical, court and related facilities.

· Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations and procedures.

· Escorts and safeguards inmates to cell; checks on inmates' physical condition.

· Receives, counts, records and washes all laundry in the jail.

· Dispenses personal and cell cleaning equipment; keeps record of money received from inmates.

· Distributes medication to inmates as prescribed or directed.

· Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties.

· Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters.

· Records visits; inspects items brought into the jail; checks incoming and outgoing mail.

· Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Some knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; some knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.75 - $14.75 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person




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