Employment

Jailer Position
 

Summary of Duties:

• Maintains order and discipline through enforcing rules and regulations among inmates held in the facility while assuring a safe and clean environment exists for the inmates and officers.
• Monitors all actions and movements of inmates through direct cell block surveillance or through an intercom and video systems; mediates any disturbances in the blocks.
• Inspects the blocks and cells to detect any contraband or unauthorized possessions.
• Processes booking paperwork.
• Dispenses meals and medication as directed.
• Operates control room and coordinates store calls.
• May assist with transporting inmates.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Certified Detention Officer preferred.
• Must be able to work a minimum of days and nights.
• Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification desirable.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures used in controlling and disciplining inmates desirable.
• Must be able to work a minimum of days and nights.
• Georgia POST BASIC JAIL OFFICER Certification required or obtained within 6 months.
• United States citizenship required for P.O.S.T. Certification.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Ability:

• Tasks require the ability to exert physical effort in work which may include some lifting,carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate to heavyweight (50-200 pounds).
• Duties require the ability to operate a motor vehicle and a personal computer.

Sensory Requirements:

• Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

• Essential functions are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather.
• The work environment routinely involves imminent danger from conditions or events which cannot be fully anticipated or protected against, and which exposes the incumbent to life-threatening situations.

Employment Application:

All completed applications need to be turned into the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office located at 1 James LittleStreet, Carnesville, GA 30521.