What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Corrections Officer position at Chatham County Government?
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity with an excellent starting salary and potential for growth? Look no further than the Chatham County Detention Center! As a Deputy Corrections Officer, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in your community and earn a starting salary of $45,837. And with additional pay awarded for any combination of Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Military experience, your earning potential is increased! Once you complete the Academy and receive your P.O.S.T. certification, you'll be promoted to Deputy Corrections Officer Advance, with a new salary of $53,677. So what are you waiting for? Join the Chatham County Detention Center team today and start your exciting new career!
To learn more about working at the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, click this link: Join Our Team - CCSO.Under general supervision,
You must sign a conditional written agreement for this position, which requires salary reimbursement for voluntary separation within two (2) years of completing P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy.
This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.
To learn more about working at the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, click this link: Join Our Team - CCSO.Under general supervision,
- You will perform law enforcement and public safety work.
- Responsible for the safety and security of inmates in custody.
- Book, process, search, and seize personal property of arrestees and new inmates.
- Issue uniforms, escort, secure, provide meals to inmates and maintain shift logs.
- Respond to assistance calls from other officers and must have the ability to defend yourself.
- Required to respond to any location within the jail by running.
- Learn first aid and CPR to successfully rescue an unconscious/injured person.
- Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Supervise inmates directly and have direct contact with them.
- The position can be high-stress and may involve verbal and/or physical confrontations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school
- At least 20 years old
- Correctable vision of 20/20 or 20/40 in each eye
- Must pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background investigation
- Must be able to complete Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification for Jail Officer and a Basic Law Enforcement Officer
- If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide the following documents:
- 7-year Driving History (report at your own expense)
- All Police and Incident Arrest Reports
- Birth Certificate with Seal
- College Transcripts
- DD-214 Member Long Form
- Final Court Disposition for ALL Criminal Charges
- Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification with Certificate Number
- HS Diploma/GED Certificate, Private School Accreditation, if necessary
- Legal Documentation for all Name Change
- Valid Driver's License
- Marriage License
- Military Discharge Documentation
- Naturalization Papers
- Notarized Statement detailing any Arrests
- Out-of-State Law Enforcement Certificate
- Out-of-State Letter of Good Standing
- Social Security Card
You must sign a conditional written agreement for this position, which requires salary reimbursement for voluntary separation within two (2) years of completing P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy.
This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.
Salary : $45,837 - $53,677
