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Detention Officer Job at Dekalb County Sheriff

Dekalb County Sheriff Decatur, GA 30032

$46,610 - $59,916 a year

****ELECTRIC CAR INCENTIVE-ALL DETENTION OFFICERS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE TAKE HOME ELECTRIC VEHICLES****

This is a position that maintains order and supervises inmates in the DeKalb County Jail. The position requires performance of some or all of the following duties, in addition to others as assigned:

  • Maintain records
  • Administer fingerprints
  • Search inmates
  • Assign inmate quarters.
  • Supervise inmates’ cleaning activities.
  • Supervise the feeding of inmates.
  • Supervise the operation of the jail laundry.
  • Process incoming jail inmates by taking accurate and classifiable fingerprints, photographs, and personal history; collect, inventory, and store inmate personal clothing, jewelry, and money; issue jail clothing, linens, personal hygiene/cleaning supplies and bedding.
  • Observe security monitors to watch inmate movement; supervise inmates during visitation, recreation, and medical call; report unusual observations to superiors.
  • Respond to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from inmates, the general public, court personnel, medical staff, attorneys, clergy, officers, employees, and supervisors.
  • Conduct periodic security inspections and searches of inmates’ person and living quarters for unauthorized items including weapons, drugs, and smoking paraphernalia.
  • Document all activity conducted in assigned position; complete daily activity reports, log books, incident reports, vehicle inspection forms, inmate property receipts, and various other reports and documents associated with routine duties; maintain files and records.

Minimum Requirements:A high school diploma or GED from an Accredited Agency recognized by the U.S.Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Must be 18 years of age or older. Can possess a valid driver’s license upon completion of pre-employment application, but must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license upon accepting a Conditional Offer of Employment. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must not have any Felony or Domestic Violence conviction(s) or any open charges. Must not show a pattern of multiple misdemeanors.

Applicants must complete these examinations:

  • Physical Efficiency Battery/Written Exam
  • Pre-Employment Interview
  • Psychological Examination
  • Background Investigation
  • Physical and Drug Screening
  • Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer
  • Post-Employment (offer)
  • Oral Review Board

Salary:Detention Officer I (with a 4yr degree or Veteran)Annual Salary – $47,060, Detention Officer I (no degree)Annual Salary – $44,818

Location: 4415 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,610.00 - $59,916.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Overtime

Work Location: In person




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