Jailer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/5026512) Apply  Jailer Salary See Position Description Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 25-03302 Department Sheriff's Office Opening Date 07/30/2025 Closing Date 9/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Job Description This is the first level of the Jailer series. A Jailer's primary duties are to oversee individuals who have been arrested and awaiting trial. The Gwinnett County Jail is a direct supervision pretrial facility. This class is responsible for being trained within the Jail Operations Division. Incumbents must obtain a state certificate from jailer's school within six months. Essential Duties + Learning department policies and procedures and how to perform general law enforcement duties to include: responding to calls within the jail, conducting searches for contraband, ensuring the proper handling of evidence, testifying in court, and serving court orders, and special conditions within the Jail Operations Division + Assisting in processing paperwork for the admittance or release of inmates or detainees; searching individuals and inventorying, confiscating, or distributing property, and maintaining an accurate headcount of the facility + Assisting in ensuring the security and safety of the inmates by making sure they are not injured by themselves or by other inmates; performing routine cell and inmate searches to remove contraband materials and weapons; and completing applicable forms and documents, and enforcing write-ups + Assisting other agencies in transferring inmates to other facilities and ensuring proper documentation and recording is complete + Issuing clothing; performing inmate meal distribution and commissary distribution; overseeing recreation activities and overseeing operation of cafeteria and laundry services + Providing orientation information to inmates including visitation sign-ups, medical, mental health information, GRIP information, court dates, and bail and bond information + Escorting inmates or detainees throughout the facility for special programs, medical appointments, mental health appointments and court appearances + Maintaining daily logs of shift activities, preparing various reports Other Job Requirements/Information + This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing. + This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting. + This job may require 24 hour on-call assignment, overtime or working weekends, holidays, 10 hour, 12 hour, and rotating shifts Grade The grade for this position is JO213. Salary of $50,725.00 ** $5,000 hiring incentive for new hires ** + $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) Gwinnett County Jailers are eligible for promotion to: + Jailer Senior $50,990.00 (after successful completion of job requirements) + Jailer Master $54,049.00(after successful completion of job requirements) Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications + High school diploma, or GED, or anticipate completing within the next three months + Valid driver's license + Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application + Must be a 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 For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please Click here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/newprint/1583394) Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County Government Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more Careers with impact Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected. Exceptional benefits Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation. World-class community More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer! + Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle + Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission + Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more! Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + 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, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 Are you at least 18 years of age as of today? + Yes + No 02 Do you have any commitments that would not allow you to work on various shifts, weekends, holidays, or other periods (other than military duty)? + Yes + No 03 If yes to the above question, please provide details. If no, please type N/A as your response. 04 Have you been convicted of or pled nolo to D.U.I., D.W.I., or similar offense within the last 5 years? + Yes + No 05 Over a period of time the duties and responsibilities of a position will tend to change. This may arise from technological changes, or changes in department policies and procedures. Are you willing to accept changes in the duties and responsibilities for the position which you have applied? + Yes + No 06 Any falsification or omission will be grounds for disqualification. All information will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Have you been completely honest with us when completing your application for employment and this questionnaire? + Yes + No 07 If you do not currently have a high school diploma or GED but anticipate completing within the next three months, please specify your date of graduation or date of completion of GED. If you already have a high school diploma, GED, or higher education, please type N/A as your response. Required Question Employer Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com