Detention Deputy

Job overview

The Detention Deputy position is onsite in Conyers, Georgia. Pay is $22.77–$29.61 per hour, with the posting noting possible incentives for education and certifications. The role supports safety and security at the Rockdale County Jail. The deputy supervises detainees, enforces facility rules, maintains records, and assists with booking, visitation, and prisoner movement. The work contributes to secure jail operations and the safety and care of detainees, visitors, and staff.

What you'll do

• Maintain jail operations and facility security
• account for prisoners and monitor their locations and activities
• operate video surveillance equipment
• inventory inmate property during booking
• screen visitors
• update jail dockets and visitor logs
• complete arrest and booking reports
• place and remove prisoners from cells
• arrange escorts and transportation
• fingerprint and photograph arrested suspects
• support prisoner safety and health
• coordinate access to medical care
• administer intoximeter tests
• supervise inmate cleaning and minor repair work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

onsite

conyers ga

rockdale county

detention deputy

jail security

detainee supervision

booking

visitor screening

shift work

on-call

$22.77–$29.61/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, and a valid Georgia driver’s license; must be willing to work shifts, overtime, weekends, on-call, and holidays.

About the employer

Rockdale County, Georgia is hiring for this role. Industry: Correctional Institutions. Sector: 92.