Correctional Officer

Effingham County, GA Board of Commissioners; Springfield (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Effingham County Board of Commissioners is seeking a Correctional Officer for the county prison to ensure safe custody and humane care of inmates. The role includes supervising visitation, transporting inmates, conducting security rounds, and documenting incidents as required.

Minimum qualifications include a High school diploma or GED, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and Georgia P.O.S.T. certification for corrections with weapons qualification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Georgia P.O.S.T. certification for corrections is required.
• Weapons qualification may be required by agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody, control, and supervision of inmates within the facility; monitors inmate activity during visitation.
• Transports or escorts inmates to work details, court, and medical facilities as required.
• Conducts routine security rounds; inspects locks, fences, alarms, and other security systems to maintain facility security.
• Supervises inmates during mealtimes, recreation, visitation, telephone use, and mail distribution; may assist with medication distribution and inmate medical requests.
• Escorts inmates between areas of the facility.
• Completes required forms, reports, logs, and other documentation.
• Maintains awareness of inmate behavior and facility conditions; reports incidents, violations, and safety concerns.

Skills

Georgia driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Georgia P.O.S.T. certification for corrections

Weapons qualification

Job description

Correctional Officer

Full-Time Position

The hourly pay range for this position is $18.00 to $21.64, starting pay within this range is determined based on the assigned role, relevant experience, and qualifications.

Position Overview

The purpose of this classification is to ensure the safe, legal, and humane custody and care of persons incarcerated in the Effingham County Prison. Employees in this classification may also supervise visitation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Maintains custody, control, and supervision of inmates within the facility in accordance with established procedures; monitors inmate activity during visitation.


• Transports or escorts inmates to work details, court, and medical facilities as required; transfers inmates to appropriate custody for outdoor work assignments.


• Conducts routine security rounds; inspects locks, fences, alarms, and other security systems to maintain facility security.


• Supervises inmates during mealtimes, recreation, visitation, telephone use, and mail distribution; may assist with medication distribution, first aid, and Refers and responds to inmate medical requests in accordance with established protocols; monitors routine cleaning and maintenance activities within the facility.


• Escorts inmates between areas of the facility.


• Completes required forms, reports, logs, and other documentation in written or electronic systems.


• Maintains awareness of inmate behavior and facility conditions; reports incidents, violations, and safety concerns in accordance with established procedures.


• Employees hired in a trainee capacity must obtain Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the timeframe required by law and agency policy.

Additional Functions

• Provides support to other personnel or departments as operationally required.


• Performs other duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.


• Must possess and maintain, or be eligible to obtain within required timeframes, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification for corrections and applicable weapons qualification.

Physical And Work Requirements

Work is performed in a correctional facility environment with exposure to potentially volatile or unpredictable individuals. Duties may require: standing and walking for extended periods; responding to emergencies; physical restraint of individuals; operating security equipment; and working varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

We are an equal opportunity/drug‑free workplace employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants with a known disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request an accommodation in the recruitment or selection process in accordance with applicable procedures. All resumes must be submitted with a completed County Application.