Sheriff's Detention Officer
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Job Description
Job Description
DUTIES: Maintaining order and supervising inmates in the DeKalb County Jail. This includes, but is not limited to: maintaining records, administering fingerprints, searching prisoners, issuing clothing and assigning quarters, inspecting prisoners' quarters to detect possession of any unauthorized objects, supervising inmates'? cleaning activities, supervising the feeding of inmates, and supervising the operation of the jail laundry.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED from an Accredited Agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Possess a valid driver's license upon completion of pre-employment application, but a Georgia driver's license upon accepting a Conditional Offer of Employment. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must not have any Felony or Domestic Violence conviction(s) or any open charges. Must not show a pattern of multiple misdemeanors.
4 Year College Degree Without College Degree Starting Annual $53,443.00$50,899.00 Beginning Monthly $4,453.58$4,241.58Employees are required to begin their county employment at the minimum salary specified for the class.
ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS: Opportunities for promotion, group insurance protection covers major medical, dental and eye care, 15 days vacation, 13 days sick leave, pension plan, and deferred compensation. Uniforms and equipment are furnished.
PHYSICAL ABILITY: Successful completion of a physical examination is required upon offer of employment.
CHARACTER: Applicants must be of good moral character
WORK SCHEDULE: Employees in this class are required to regularly work on various shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
APPLICATIONS may be filed with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, 4415 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 or apply on line at or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.
EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF:
- Physical Efficiency Battery/Writing Review
- Pre-Employment Interview
- Background Investigation
- Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer
- Oral Review Board
- Psychological Examination
- Physical and Drug Screening
- Post-Employment (offer)
It is the policy of the DeKalb County Sheriff that all individuals who are accepted for employment will be hired as "at will" employees, and serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff, who exercises sole discretion with respect to all hiring, continuations of employment, and terminations. The Sheriff may terminate employment of any employee at any time with or without cause.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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