Position Summary
This position is responsible for supervising inmates while maintaining safety and security at the city jail.

Position Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Makes rounds of the correctional facility to maintain security; checks locks, fences, alarms, and other security devices; monitors inmates for contraband and security violations.
• Performs all inmate booking and classifications, including, but not limited to, fingerprinting, searching, and photographing inmates; maintains inventory of clothing and personal possessions taken from inmates.
• Collects and processes bond payments.
• Searches inmates for contraband.
• Conducts routine headcounts of inmates.
• Operates jail control room; monitors security cameras; locks and unlocks doors.
• Prepares required logs and reports.
• Briefs incoming shift personnel.
• Serves inmate meals and administers medications.
• Administers inmate discipline.
• Responds to inmate questions, concerns, complaints and needs.
• Maintains and balance cash; prepares deposits.
• Oversees inmate visitations.
• Overtly displays a positive attitude that sincerely supports and encourages the betterment of the City of Acworth, the citizenry, city officials, supervision, counterparts, and subordinates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of inmate security principles.
• Knowledge of inmate supervision principles and practices.
• Knowledge of departmental and city policies and procedures and federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of correctional institution security principles.
• Knowledge of tactical defense and restraint procedures.
• Skill in planning, organization and decision making.
• Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Sergeant assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES
Guidelines include federal and state laws and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related duties in the provision of inmate security. The unique needs associated with each inmate contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety and security of inmates. Successful performance contributes to the safety and security of inmates, employees, and the general public.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, inmates, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, motivate persons, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in a correctional facility and outdoors, occasionally in inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain Georgia Jailer Certification.
   

The qualifications listed above represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.