Correctional Officer

Georgia Department of Corrections; Georgia; On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K/467 Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Georgia Department of Corrections is hiring Correctional Officers at Walker State Prison. The role focuses on custody, safety, and enforcement of policies, with scheduled day and night shifts and competitive benefits. Training is provided, and advancement opportunities exist within the department.

The position offers a stable career path in corrections with pay raises after 6 and 12 months, and eligibility for comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to pass physical fitness test.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders.
• Maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention.
• Enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensures safety and public protection by following state laws and procedures.
• Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves.
• Guards facility entrances to screen visitors.
• Inspects and logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment.
• Responds to emergencies and disturbances promptly.

Skills

Professionalism

Physical fitness

Age requirement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

**Correctional Officer**

**Walker State Prison**

***We are looking for driven, career-minded individuals here at Walker State Prison. We offer competitive benefits, raises within the first year (4% after first 6 months, 5%-7% after 12 months), paid vacations and holidays, overtime available, and in-depth training to prepare you for your career.***

***Correctional Officers are responsible for maintaining safety and order within the prison. Some job duties include conducting regular head counts, maintain routines, conduct pat searches and searches of inmate bunks and spaces, resolving conflicts among inmate population, and supervising inmates during activities.***

***Becoming a CO is your first step into the Georgia Department of Corrections, where the door is open to wide array of possible careers and promotions. The GDC can offer you job security and a solid foundation on which to build your future.***

*****Pay raise after 6 months and 12 months*****

**Schedule**

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

**Pay**

• $45,806.00/ year with scheduled raises after 6 and 12 months

**Job Description**

• Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders
• Maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention
• Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
• Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety
• Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves
• Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors
• Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband
• Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment
• Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws.
• Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes
• Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods
• Patrols assigned areas and report any problems
• Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports
• Responds to emergencies
• Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility
• Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities

**Job Requirements**

• High level of professionalism
• Ability to pass physical fitness test
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have high school diploma or GED

**Benefits**

• 13 paid holidays per year,
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K/467 Plan
• Training
• Life Insurance
• Scheduled raises

****Hiring for multiple positions****

*MISSION: To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.*

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $45,806.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 12 hour shift

Application Question(s)

• Do you have any felony charges, theft, burglary, assault/battery?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Have you ever worked for Georgia Department of Corrections, or any other law enforcement agency?
• Are you able to pass a physical fitness test? Push ups, sit ups, 1 mile run.

Male

8 push-ups in one min, 12 sit-ups in one minute, 16- minute mile

Female

4 push-ups in 1 minute, 8 sit-ups in 1 minute, 16-minute mile