Full Time – Jail Officer – Fayette County Jail

Position Summary:

Incumbent serves as Jail Officer for the Fayette County Jail, responsible for maintaining security and order within the facility.

Duties:

  • Enforces local, state, and federal laws by implementing effective policy to protect the lives and property of the people.
  • Maintain interior and exterior security of Jail facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras, operating electronic and digital door controls, monitoring detainee activities, and conducting patrols. Maintains accurate accounting of all detainees, conducting periodic cell checks, roll calls, and head counts of detainees in assigned areas.
  • Performs booking procedures of individuals being detained, including photographing, fingerprinting, entering required information in computer, completing required forms and intake reports, receiving and receipting money and personal property, and searching detainees for weapons and contraband. Registers sex offenders as required.

See job sheet for additional duty descriptions, job requirements.

Jail Officer – Jail