Jailer Officer
A Career in Jail Operations
The mission of the Jail Operations Division is to provide a safe and humane environment for inmates, protect them from victimization within the facility, and provide access to a system of due process internal to the facility; furthermore, protect the public and staff through the application of modern detention techniques and relevant training of employees in the principles of direct supervision.
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Jailer Officer Salary
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Jailer Officer Salary
Applicants currently or formerly employed by a full-service law enforcement agency in Georgia must be in good standing with GA P.O.S.T. Approved lateral transfers are hired at the rank of Deputy Sheriff Senior.
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Base Pay:
- Up to a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
- 6% Specialty Unit Pay
- 6% Bachelor’s Degree Incentive Pay
- 3% Associate’s Degree Incentive Pay
- 5% Shift Differential Pay for Jail Evening Shift
- 5% Shift Differential Pay for Jail Morning Shift
- Relocation Pay
- Overtime Pay
- 457 Retirement Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Active Personnel Military Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 13 Paid Sick Leave Days
- Paid Training
- POAB Monthly Dues Paid
- Daily Paid Employee Meals
- Medical Plans
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Flexible accounts for medical and dependent care
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available
- Onsite Employee Wellness Center & Program
- Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Immunizations
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid Georgia Driver’s License
- Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application
- Must be a US Citizen for certification
- Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and holidays
- Must obtain a state certificate from jailer’s school within six months from date of hire
- Must have ability to use computer for data entry in jail management software and report writing
- Law enforcement, military, or security experience a plus
Hiring Process
The following are general guidelines regarding the employment process:
1. Apply
Applications are screened typically within seven working days after submission to determine eligibility.
2. Review
The Human Resources department reviews all eligible applications and forwards them to the GCSO Professional Standards Section.
3. Selection
The Professional Standards Section reviews and screens applications for hiring guidelines disqualifiers. If there are no disqualifiers, background investigators schedule applicants for interviews.
4. Conditional Job Offer
Upon passing the panel interview, applicants are offered a Conditional Job Offer. Once accepted, a thorough background check, including a polygraph exam, psychological exam, medical exam, and fingerprinting for criminal history purposes, is conducted.
5. Final Job Offer
A “Final Job Offer” is extended after successfully completing all required background checks.
How Long Will It Take?
Generally, the hiring process takes 2 to 4 months, depending on the applicant’s background.
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