Salary: $39,188.00 Annually Location : Albany, GA Job Type: FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED Job Number: 2024-11 Department: Dougherty County Sheriff's Office Opening Date: 01/11/2024 Closing Date: 12/31/2024 12:00 AM Eastern Description The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office/Jail Division is hiring on a continuous basis for Detention Officers/Jailers Essential Tasks . Employee in this position is responsible for, but not limited to: providing complete security throughout the Jail facility and performing duties in the assigned area of responsibility by enforcing local, state, and federal laws. Minimum Qualification For this position, applicant must: 1. Be at least 18 years of age; 2. Be a United States citizen; 3. Be a High School graduate or equivalent; 4. Be a Certified Jailer or eligible for Jailer Certification status in accordance with Georgia State Standards; 5. Be able to pass: a. Credibility assessment test; b. Medical examination. 6. Provide Compass/Asset scores from Technical College or University; 7. Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license; and, 8. Submit copies of the following documents to the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office/Jail at time of application: a. Birth Certificate; b. Social Security Card; c. High School Diploma or equivalent; d. Valid Georgia Driver's License; and, e. DD 214 Military Discharge (if applicable). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION. Supplemental Information APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005. DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R Don't forget to Like us on Facebook @ Dougherty County Commission Human Resources Dougherty County provides Full-time Classified Employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following: * Life * Health * Dental * Vision * Long-term Disability * Retirement * Paid Holidays * Annual Leave * Sick Leave * Deferred Compensation 01 Are you a US Citizen?
02 Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
03 You understand that your application is considered
INCOMPLETE until you submit a copy of a High School Diploma/GED (or Official Transcripts) or College Degree (or Official College Transcripts) from an accredited institution? Please attach your Education Credentials to your online application or submit in person, via standard mail, or Fax to:Dougherty County Human ResourcesGovernment Center222 Pine Avenue, Suite 340Albany, GA 31701Phone: 229-###-####Fax: 229-###-####
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04 Do you understand that this Online Application is considered
INCOMPLETE until you complete a Sheriff/Jail Supplemental Packet for Law Enforcement, located online and at Human Resources. This Packet requires you to submit additional documentation, such as: 1) High School Diploma/Transcripts2) Birth Certificate3) Driver's Licenses/State issued PHOTO ID4) Social Security Card5) Seven (7) year Driver's History from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). ---------- If you have lived in another state within the past five (5) years, then you will need to obtain a driver's history from that state also.6) a COMPASS or Asset Test Score (Reading & Writing portion only) from a Georgia College, University, or Technical School (see below for instructions)7) a complete DD-214 military discharge form (if applicable) at the time of application. Failure to submit this Packet AND additional documentation to Dougherty County Human Resources will result in non-consideration of your application.
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05 Are you 18 years of age or older?
06 Do you possess a valid Georgia Driver's License?
07 Are you a certified Jailer or are you eligible for Jailer Certification status in accordance with Georgia State Standards?
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