Correctional Officer

Rome Floyd Chamber; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Major Medical

Long term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation- Annually

Paid Sick

Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay

Wellness Clinic

Job summary

Rome Floyd Chamber is seeking a Correctional Officer to oversee inmate activities, maintain security, and support daily operations within the facility in Georgia. Responsibilities include supervising inmates, conducting searches, managing keys and weapons, and coordinating with shifts to exchange information.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a clean legal record, POS T certification within 12 months, five weeks of training at the Georgia DOC Training Center, and a valid

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

We are looking for a Correctional Officer!

The purpose of this classification is to perform security and general work functions associated with maintaining the safety, security, control, and welfare of inmates in correctional facilities and on work details.

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
• Long term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation- Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : High School

Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level

Contact Information : floydcountyga.gov/jobs