Detention Officer
Detention Officer
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12-04-2025
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Job Description
Qualifications/Knowledge:
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equipment operated
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a Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia
a Knowledge of jail administration principles
a Knowledge of inmate security principles
a Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures and relevant federal and state laws
a Knowledge of computers and jobrelated software programs
a Skill in prioritizing and organizing work
a Skill in report writing and in time management
a Skill in handling high pressure situations
a Skill in ensuring the safety and security of inmates in the county jail
a Skill in oral and written communication
a Processes and books inmates in the county jail along with processing inmate releases
a Searches inmates and cells and conducts security rounds and performs inspections
a Enforces facility rules and regulations; documents infractions and enforces disciplinary measures
a Collects and distributes inmate mail and coordinates scheduled visits with inmates
a Distributes meals and medication to inmates; provides assistance to inmates as needed
a Transports inmates to and from the jail as appropriate
a Prepares incident and accident reports
a Performs the duties of a Medical Officer as assigned; provides care to inmates; distributes medication; assesses
inmate medical conditions and contacts medical providers as needed
a Assists in the maintenance of jail facilities as assigned including the maintenance and repair of locks and doors
a Performs GCIC Terminal duties as assigned; enters and retrieves information from the GCIC database
a Supervises Visitor Center operations as assigned; coordinates and supervises inmate visitors; assists inmates with
telephone account issues; operates the visitation video surveillance system
a Supervises inmate work details as assigned; directs inmates in the maintenance of jail facilities and grounds
a Performs commissary duties as assigned; maintains inmate accounts; handles cash
a
Grade 12
12/27/2021
Performs all other related duties as assigned
JOB OPENING
Troup County Government
High school diploma or GED current valid drivers license and ability to obtain the license issued for the type of vehicle or
$17.00/Hr
Sheriffs Jail
Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace
Eric Mosley County Manager
Valerie P. Heard Eric Mosley
Valerie P. Heard Human Resources Director
1 or 2 years of experience in
Requirements
Processes and books inmates in the county jail along with processing inmate releases
a Searches inmates and cells and conducts security rounds and performs inspections
a Enforces facility rules and regulations; documents infractions and enforces disciplinary measures
a Collects and distributes inmate mail and coordinates scheduled visits with inmates
a Distributes meals and medication to inmates; provides assistance to inmates as needed
a Transports inmates to and from the jail as appropriate
a Prepares incident and accident reports
a Performs the duties of a Medical Officer as assigned; provides care to inmates; distributes medication; assesses
inmate medical conditions and contacts medical providers as needed
a Assists in the maintenance of jail facilities as assigned including the maintenance and repair of locks and doors
a Performs GCIC Terminal duties as assigned; enters and retrieves information from the GCIC database
a Supervises Visitor Center operations as assigned; coordinates and supervises inmate visitors; assists inmates with
telephone account issues; operates the visitation video surveillance system
a Supervises inmate work details as assigned; directs inmates in the maintenance of jail facilities and grounds
a Performs commissary duties as assigned; maintains inmate accounts; handles cash
a
Grade 12
12/27/2021
Performs all other related duties as assigned
JOB OPENING
Troup County Government
High school diploma or GED current valid drivers license and ability to obtain the license issued for the type of vehicle or
$17.00/Hr
Sheriffs Jail
Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace
Eric Mosley County Manager
Valerie P. Heard Eric Mosley
Valerie P. Heard Human Resources Director
1 or 2 years of experience in a related field is preferred
Job #:0Detention Officer
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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