GCSO
Aug 17, 2023
Press Release
(Gwinnett County, Ga., August 17, 2023) – Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor, in collaboration with the Gwinnett County Human Resources Department, announce the creation of a new career path for Jailers assigned to the Jail Operations Division. This new initiative, entitled “Jailer Officer Series,” will go into effect on October 14, 2023, and aims to streamline duties and separate responsibilities between Deputy Sheriffs, allowing the Jail Operations Division to operate more efficiently.
The Gwinnett County Jail is one of the largest Direct Supervision facilities in the Metro-Atlanta area. We have seen an increase in the overall inmate population, specifically those receiving mental health services. The creation of the Jailer Officer Series will allow the Jail Operations Division to focus on De-escalation Training, and the principles of Direct Supervision, while addressing the needs of our rapidly growing Mental Health and General Population. It will provide Deputy Sheriffs the ability to focus on the remaining divisions such as Court Operations, Support Operations, Field Operations, and Administration to improve response times and services for the citizens of Gwinnett.
This new initiative will help to establish advancement opportunities and enhance professional development within the agency. All Jailers will now have a career path for succession, with new positions ranging from entry-level Jailer Officer to Jailer Officer Lieutenant, including growth opportunities in Jail Supervision and Management. All Jailers will be required to meet Georgia POST requirements and adhere to the hiring guidelines and standards set by Gwinnett County and the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Taylor states, “This is a culmination of months of research; financial management planning; developing and implementation of new policies and procedures, that would improve efficiency throughout our agency. Our employees are the cornerstone of the Sheriff’s Office and I’m fully committed to providing a progressive and efficient work environment.”
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