Jailer
$47,070–$47,070 year
On-siteGainesville, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Monitor inmate movements via direct supervision or video systems while mediating disturbances and inspecting housing areas for contraband, weapons, and fire hazards. Process prisoner intake and release, including searches, fingerprinting, and medication distribution, while managing meal service and cell cleaning to maintain safe living conditions. Operate the control room, coordinate store calls, and assist with inmate transport to hospitals or court. Work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, with a requirement to pass a Physical Agility Test and maintain Georgia POST certification.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Georgia POST BASIC JAIL OFFICER Certification required or obtainable in six months
- Valid Class I Driver's License
- Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures used in controlling and disciplining inmates
- Knowledge of modern principles of criminology and penology
- Knowledge of federal, state, and county rules and regulations, policies and laws governing Jails
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in stressful situations
- Ability to control a large group of inmates
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing)
- Ability to move oneself in a variety of environments by walking
- Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, twisting at the waist, hips or knees
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps
- Ability to position oneself by crouching or kneeling
- Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces
- Ability to repetitively use hands/arms/legs
- Ability to grasp items
- Ability to move/transport items up to 25lbs
- Ability to think analytically
- Ability to handle stress and emotion
- Ability to concentrate on tasks
- Ability to remember names and other details
- Ability to examine and observe details
- Ability to make decisions
- Ability to adjust to change
- Ability to be on call
- Ability to work irregular hours (nights, weekends, holidays)
- Ability to attend work related meetings and trainings
- Ability to direct others
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to maintain stamina during the work day
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to operate equipment
- Ability to stay organized
- Ability to push or pull items
- Ability to move/transport items between 26lbs and 75lbs
- Ability to use math/calculations
- Ability to use a keyboard or type
- Ability to use effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use tools and equipment
- Ability to visually discern differences in color
- Ability to operate vehicles
- Ability to work around equipment and machinery
- Ability to walk on uneven ground
- Regular and predictable attendance
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