Corrections / Detention Officer

Company: Clarke County Sheriff Office
Location: Athens
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

$3,000 HIRING INCENTIVE A $3000, one-time hiring incentive, to be paid in $1000 increments (not added to base salary). Eligible newly hired Detention Officers will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance, after completion of 3 months of service; after completion of 6 months of service; and finally after completion of 12 months of employment for a total of $3000. Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager. The purpose of this position is to ensure security and protection of property of the jail facility, complete the admission process of inmates, prevent escapes, control behavior of inmates, protect inmates from each other, and provide for the well being of inmates. The incumbent must be diligent in maintaining an inmate count, overseeing the dispensing of medication, and be able to take personal property of inmates. The incumbent must also adhere to definite standard operating procedures established by the Office to ensure that the inmates' constitutional rights are observed. It is a demanding position that requires a heightened state of readiness at all times. A person in this position does not supervise other employees. MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.accgov.com/1303/Employment

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