Chief Jailer

Salary: $135,609.00 – $183,411.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Chief Jailer to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for multiple detention facilities and all detention-related services. This executive-level role is responsible for ensuring the safe, secure, and humane operation of county detention centers, supervising a diverse workforce, and directing a broad range of support functions including inmate services, transportation, medical coordination, classification, compliance, and administrative operations.

Essential Functions:

• Directs, manages, and evaluates the operations of multiple detention facilities and detention support divisions.

• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and operational standards aligned with federal, state, and local laws, as well as accreditation requirements.

• Advises the Sheriff and executive command staff on detention operations, emerging issues, staffing needs, and strategic planning.

• Oversees resource allocation for all detention operations.

• Leads long-range planning for facility improvements, technology upgrades, and operational efficiencies.

• Ensures the secure custody, care, and control of all individuals housed within county detention facilities.

• Oversees intake, classification, housing assignments, inmate movement, transportation, and release processes.

• Directs detention support operations including medical coordination, mental health services, food services, maintenance, inmate programs, and records management.

• Ensures compliance with PREA, ADA, CALEA, NCCHC, ACA, and other regulatory or accreditation standards.

• Coordinates emergency response planning, incident management, and critical event review.

• Provides leadership and direction to command staff, supervisors, detention officers, and civilian personnel.

• Oversees training, performance, and professional development for all detention staff.

• Promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Ensures staff compliance with agency policies, safety protocols, and legal requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in corrections, detention administration, or jail operations, including progressive supervisory or command-level responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale operations and personnel.

• Comprehensive knowledge of detention/correctional standards, inmate management practices, and legal requirements governing detention facilities.

• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass background investigation and meet all agency hiring standards.

Preferred Requirements:

• Executive-level experience overseeing multiple detention facilities or complex correctional systems.

• Certification through recognized professional organizations (e.g., ACA, NCCHC, NENA, or state jailer/corrections boards).

• Experience with jail management systems, data-driven decision-making, and operational analytics.

• Proven ability to lead organizational change and implement modern detention practices.