FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
We want you!
Are you looking for a new and exciting career which offers growth and requires commitment & determination?
Do you wish to make a difference in your community and be part of a team?
If you have answered yes to these questions... then we want you on our team!
Job Description.
Responsibilities
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Supervises and controls offenders within the institution.
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Maintains security of institution and grounds, including observing and searching for contraband.
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Supervises offender activities.
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Assists in dispensing medication to offenders.
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Settles disputes between offenders.
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Assists in offender counts.
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Checks doors for security; inspects for unusual, illegal, or unsafe activity and emergencies.
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Conducts shakedowns to seize contraband material and weapons.
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Assists in processing offenders in and out.
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Directs work of trustees; operates lock systems.
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Takes custody of new offender arrivals, escorts offenders to various parts of the jail facility, conducts GCIC/NCIC checks on arrestees, inputs data, and retrieves intelligence information from the computer system.
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Ensure each offender has appropriate bedding, linen, personal hygiene items, food, and sanitation.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Must possess a valid driver's license.
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Must have no state or federal convictions punishable by imprisonment in federal or state prisons, and no misdemeanor convictions sufficient to establish a pattern of disregard for the law.
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Must have no convictions of Family Violence Crimes.
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Must attain and maintain P.O.S.T. Basic Jail Officer Certification within six (6) months of hire. (We send you)
Benefits
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Health/Major Medical
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Dental
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Long Term Disability
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Employer-Paid Pension
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Paid Holidays
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Paid Vacation- Annually
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Paid Sick
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Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
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Free Wellness Clinic
If you are already a certified peace officer in Georgia we can bring you in as a Sheriff's Deputy!
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If you're not a certified peace officer, you must apply as a jail officer. Once hired you may apply to have us send you to mandate to become a certified peace officer!