Principal Tax Clerk

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervises, observes, and monitors inmate activities inside the facility on a continual basis; supervises inmates working in the Correctional Institute and on outside work detail; takes counts of inmates as required. Searches inmates, visitors, mail, cells, building, and grounds to locate and remove contraband or weapons; evaluates and creates ways to stop flow of contraband into the facility. Issues vehicles, keys, and weapons; maintains property room and inventories kitchen knives and tools. Monitors security of Correctional Institute; manages key control for the housing floor; inspects doors, fences, and other areas to assure facility security; monitors and responds to alarms; operates security doors and gates via master control panel. Communicates with staff of adjoining shifts to gather/exchange information on inmate activities. Performs various functions associated with ensuring the health, safety and welfare of inmates such as distributing meals, and toiletries, providing clothing, bedding and supplies, obtaining medical aid, coordinating visitation, distributing mail, and coordinating telephone communications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent. No felony convictions or misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law. Must be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state and national files to disclose any criminal records. Ability to be Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified within twelve (12) months of hire. Will be required to attend five (5) weeks of training at Georgia Department of Corrections Training Center. Must possess a valid driver's license.

BENEFITS: Health/Major Medical Dental Long term Disability Employer-Paid Pension Paid Holidays Paid Vacation- Annually Paid Sick Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay Wellness Clinic