What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer position at Dougherty County?
The Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office/Jail Division is hiring on a continuous basis for Detention Officers/Jailers. Employee in this position is responsible for, but not limited to: providing complete security throughout the Jail facility and performing duties in the assigned area of responsibility by enforcing local, state, and federal laws.For this position, applicant must:
1. Be at least 18 years of age;
2. Be a United States citizen;
3. Be a High School graduate or equivalent;
4. Be a Certified Jailer or eligible for Jailer Certification status in accordance with Georgia State Standards;
5. Be able to pass:
a. Credibility assessment test;
b. Medical examination.
6. Provide Compass/Asset scores from Technical College or University;
7. Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; and,
8. Submit copies of the following documents to the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office/Jail at time of application:
a. Birth Certificate;
b. Social Security Card;
c. High School Diploma or equivalent;
d. Valid Georgia Driver’s License; and,
e. DD 214 Military Discharge (if applicable).
RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.
DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
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Salary : $39,188
Police Officer
City of Americus -
Americus, GA
