Top 8 Detention officer Jobs in Covington, Ga

DETENTION OFFICER
Newton County Board of Commissioners —Newton County, GA
- $52,111 - $73,393 a year
- Call employer
- Word processing
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
DETENTION OFFICER I
Henry County Government —McDonough, GA
- $21.58 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
Detention Deputy
Rockdale County, Georgia —Conyers, GA
- $22.77 - $29.61 an hour
- Overtime
- Sanitation
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
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Certified Sheriff's Deputy
Rockdale County, Georgia —Conyers, GA
- $25.57 - $33.24 an hour
- Overtime
- School experience
- Research
- Mid-level
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Certified Sheriff's Deputy -Courthouse Security
Rockdale County, Georgia —Conyers, GA
- $25.57 - $33.24 an hour
- Overtime
- School experience
- Research
- Mid-level
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DEPUTY SHERIFF I (CERT) - MUST BE CERTIFIED
Henry County Government —McDonough, GA
- $54,017.10 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- On-the-job training
Certified Sheriff's Deputy -Transport
Rockdale County, Georgia —Conyers, GA
- $25.57 - $33.24 an hour
- Overtime
- School experience
- Research
- Mid-level
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DETENTION OFFICER I
Henry County Government —McDonough, GA
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as…
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DEPUTY SHERIFF I (CERT) - MUST BE CERTIFIED
Henry County Government —McDonough, GA
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license; must possess Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)…
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DETENTION OFFICER

Newton County Board of Commissioners -
Newton County, GA

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Job Details

$52,111 - $73,393 a year

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Math
Data interpretation

Full Job Description

NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA
Classification Specification

DETENTION OFFICER (2213)
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to provide and maintain security, safety, care, and control of inmates, detention
facility, and facility equipment and to supervise inmates in the County detention center.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.

Processes incoming and outgoing inmates: explains detention center rules, regulations and procedures; searches
prisoners; answers questions from prisoners; and releases prisoners upon bonding out, for termination of cases, or
for placement on probation.

Ensures the security and safety of the inmates: ensures that inmates are not injured by themselves or by other
inmates; responds to alarms; conducts inmate and cell searches to remove contraband materials and weapons;
searches inmates, cells, building and ground areas to locate and remove contraband materials and weapons; and
controls and restrains violent and unruly prisoners.

Monitors inmate activities on a continual basis, such as during meals, cleaning activities, exercise, work/cleanup
detail, recreation, visitation, religious services, personal hygiene, and related activities: takes and records periodic
head counts of inmates; conducts and monitors medical/sick call to distribute medications; reports unusual
observations to superiors; controls movements of inmates within the facility; and monitors work details, as assigned.

Responds to prisoner, employee, or facility emergencies: operates fire suppression equipment; provides first aid
and/or CPR, etc. as needed; mediates disputes between inmates and/or staff members; and counsels and/or
disciplines inmates as required.

Transports inmates to different locations: transports or escorts inmates to different locations within the facility, to
medical facilities, court, other law enforcement offices, or to other locations outside the facility, as directed.

Ensures the security and safety of facility staff and visitors: monitors visitor access to facilities and conducts searches
for contraband materials; and escorts visitors within the facility.

Newton County, Georgia Detention Officer

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated
timeframes and per established procedures: prepares, completes, receives, reviews, processes, forwards or retains,
as appropriate, various forms, reports, head and meal counts, incident reports, and other documentation; compiles
data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or
hardcopy records.

Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, database, or other
software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments:
operates and maintains law enforcement equipment, such as Taser, pepper spray, handcuffs, batons, radio, personal
protective gear, and other equipment.

Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, inmates, other law enforcement agencies, and other
individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve
problems.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in detention, law enforcement, or a related
field; supplemented by one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any
field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge,
skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must possess
and maintain Basic Jail Officer certification.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential
functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary
to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising
discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose
of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others
to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of
the job.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the
functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Newton County, Georgia Detention Officer

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May
include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods
and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving
evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding
work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling,
and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50
pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds,
taste, odor, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, heights, confined spaces, machinery,
vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/human bites, firearms, violence,
disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.

Newton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective
and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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