Gwinnett County
*Career From Here Hiring Event - Jailer*
Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States, 30243
Job Description
The first level of the Jailer series. A Jailer’s primary duties are to oversee individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial. This position is for the Gwinnett County Jail, a direct supervision pretrial facility. Upon hire, the incumbent must obtain a state certificate from jailer’s school within six months.
Essential Duties
Learn department policies, procedures, and perform general law‑enforcement duties: respond to calls, conduct searches for contraband, handle evidence, testify in court, serve court orders, and implement special conditions within the Jail Operations Division.
Assist in processing paperwork for inmate admission or release, search individuals and inventory property, and maintain accurate headcount of the facility.
Ensure the security and safety of inmates by performing routine cell and inmate searches to remove contraband and weapons; enforce write‑ups and complete applicable forms.
Assist other agencies in transferring inmates to other facilities, ensuring proper documentation and records are complete.
Issue clothing, perform inmate meal and commissary distribution, oversee recreational activities, and supervise the operation of cafeteria and laundry services.
Provide orientation information to inmates, including visitation sign‑ups, medical and mental health information, court dates, and bail/bond details.
Escort inmates or detainees throughout the facility for special programs, medical appointments, mental health appointments, and court appearances.
Maintain daily logs of shift activities and prepare various reports.
Other Job Requirements/Information
Safety sensitive position that requires a pre‑employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
Public safety background check including motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
May require 24‑hour on‑call assignment, overtime or working weekends, holidays, 10‑hour, 12‑hour, and rotating shifts.
Grade Grade JO213. Salary $50,725.00.
Hiring Incentive (up to 10% of starting salary)
$50,725.00 with possible incentives up to $52,246.75 (includes 3% pay incentive for an Associate degree).
$53,768.50 (includes 6% pay incentive for a Bachelor's degree).
Promotions
Jailer Senior $50,990.00.
Jailer Master $54,049.00.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or anticipated completion within the next three months.
Valid driver’s license.
At least 18 years of age at time of application.
United States Citizen.
Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
Must obtain and maintain a Basic Jail Officer Certification within six months from date of hire.
Must successfully complete field training through the County.
Equal Opportunity Employer Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please CLICK THE LINKS BELOW:
Hiring Process
FAQs
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homelessness status, or any other category protected by law.
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The first level of the Jailer series. A Jailer’s primary duties are to oversee individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial. This position is for the Gwinnett County Jail, a direct supervision pretrial facility. Upon hire, the incumbent must obtain a state certificate from jailer’s school within six months.
Essential Duties
Learn department policies, procedures, and perform general law‑enforcement duties: respond to calls, conduct searches for contraband, handle evidence, testify in court, serve court orders, and implement special conditions within the Jail Operations Division.
Assist in processing paperwork for inmate admission or release, search individuals and inventory property, and maintain accurate headcount of the facility.
Ensure the security and safety of inmates by performing routine cell and inmate searches to remove contraband and weapons; enforce write‑ups and complete applicable forms.
Assist other agencies in transferring inmates to other facilities, ensuring proper documentation and records are complete.
Issue clothing, perform inmate meal and commissary distribution, oversee recreational activities, and supervise the operation of cafeteria and laundry services.
Provide orientation information to inmates, including visitation sign‑ups, medical and mental health information, court dates, and bail/bond details.
Escort inmates or detainees throughout the facility for special programs, medical appointments, mental health appointments, and court appearances.
Maintain daily logs of shift activities and prepare various reports.
Other Job Requirements/Information
Safety sensitive position that requires a pre‑employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
Public safety background check including motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
May require 24‑hour on‑call assignment, overtime or working weekends, holidays, 10‑hour, 12‑hour, and rotating shifts.
Grade Grade JO213. Salary $50,725.00.
Hiring Incentive (up to 10% of starting salary)
$50,725.00 with possible incentives up to $52,246.75 (includes 3% pay incentive for an Associate degree).
$53,768.50 (includes 6% pay incentive for a Bachelor's degree).
Promotions
Jailer Senior $50,990.00.
Jailer Master $54,049.00.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or anticipated completion within the next three months.
Valid driver’s license.
At least 18 years of age at time of application.
United States Citizen.
Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
Must obtain and maintain a Basic Jail Officer Certification within six months from date of hire.
Must successfully complete field training through the County.
Equal Opportunity Employer Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please CLICK THE LINKS BELOW:
Hiring Process
FAQs
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homelessness status, or any other category protected by law.
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