Demo

Sergeant

Career Opportunities
Ocilla, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate employees.
 Responsible for the care, custody and adherence to the rules and regulations of
inmates/detainees/USMS assigned to specific housing and working areas.
Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security.
 Supervise and provide custody and security of inmates/detainees/USMS including.
 observation of inmates/detainees/USMS during activities and assigned to work duty.
Read, review and properly add information found in inmate/detainees/USMS records which
is related to the inmates’/detainees/USMS health and safety and to the security of the
facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
 Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports.
 Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors
and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to
staff regarding social skills, procedures and intervention techniques.
 Maintain accountability of staff, inmates/detainees/USMS and property; adhere to safety
practices.
 It is expected that the Sergeant shall also perform other duties as assigned within his/her
capabilities as determined by the Warden.
Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
 Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
 Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
 Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
 Ability to hear and understand verbal communication. Education and Experience:
 High school diploma or equivalent.
 Bilingual a plus.

$22.46 per hour

Salary : $22

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Sergeant?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Sergeant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$69,185 - $95,783
Income Estimation: 
$93,725 - $113,663
Income Estimation: 
$101,856 - $146,479
Income Estimation: 
$73,266 - $131,599
Income Estimation: 
$148,382 - $214,197
Income Estimation: 
$65,788 - $91,913
Income Estimation: 
$73,266 - $131,599
Income Estimation: 
$87,142 - $126,289
Income Estimation: 
$87,142 - $126,289
Income Estimation: 
$73,266 - $131,599
Income Estimation: 
$101,856 - $146,479
Income Estimation: 
$59,793 - $89,166
Income Estimation: 
$73,266 - $131,599
Income Estimation: 
$83,579 - $128,541
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Career Opportunities

  • Career Opportunities Monroe, LA
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Organize and conduct inspections and searches of detainees and offenders and their living and work areas. Prepare re... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Career Opportunities Goodlettsville, TN
  • Why Work for Cole & Garrett? Service At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Career Opportunities Madison, WI
  • Why Work for Cress Funeral & Cremation? Service At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, r... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Career Opportunities St Louis, MO
  • Why Work for Ziegenhein Funeral Home? Service At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, res... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Sergeant jobs in the Ocilla, GA area that may be a better fit.

  • State of Georgia - Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ Cordele, GA
  • Additional Information Agency Logo: Requisition ID: LAW0AMG Number of Openings: 1 Advertised Salary: $53,068 (annual salary) Shift: Day Job Posting End Dat... more
  • 24 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!