Deputy Corrections Officer

Salary: $47,212.00 Annually

Essential Functions:

• You will perform law enforcement and public safety work.
• Responsible for the safety and security of inmates in custody.
• Book, process, search, and seize personal property of arrestees and new inmates.
• Issue uniforms, escort, secure, provide meals to inmates and maintain shift logs.
• Respond to assistance calls from other officers and must have the ability to defend yourself.
• Required to respond to any location within the jail by running.
• Learn first aid and CPR to successfully rescue an unconscious/injured person.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Supervise inmates directly and have direct contact with them.
• The position can be high-stress and may involve verbal and/or physical confrontations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school
• At least 20 years old
• Correctable vision of 20/20 or 20/40 in each eye
• Must pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background investigation
• Must be able to complete Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification for Jail Officer and a Basic Law Enforcement Officer