Correctional Officer 1 - Calhoun State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections; Georgia; On-site; USD 41,225 - 50,386; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K/457 Plan

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

On the Job Training

13 paid holidays

Job summary

A state corrections agency in Georgia is looking for a Corrections Officer to maintain custody and security of incarcerated offenders. Responsibilities include enforcing institutional policies, patrolling assigned areas, and handling canines for security purposes. A high school diploma/GED is required, and applicants must meet the Georgia Peace Officer standards. Starting salary is $45,806 per year, with additional benefits including medical and dental insurance. The position is located at Calhoun State Prison in Morgan, Georgia.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Must meet minimum standards of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.
• Experience in law enforcement or security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain custody and security of prisoners.
• Enforce institutional policies and state laws.
• Escort offenders and screen visitors.
• Handle and train canines for detection of contraband.
• Patrol assigned areas and report issues.
• Prepare reports for admissions and transfers.

Skills

High school diploma/GED

Ability to enforce policies and regulations

Handling and training canines

Patrolling and observing conduct

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Corrections Officer Job Summary

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and 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.

Starting salary is $45,806 per year, with a salary increase after 6 months and a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark.

13 paid holidays per year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401K/457 Plan, Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, Life Insurance

NOTE: Calhoun State Prison is located in Morgan (Calhoun County), Georgia, NOT the city of Calhoun. Morgan is in southwest Georgia, 3 hours south of Atlanta and 30 minutes west of Albany. If you live in northwest Georgia and are not willing to relocate to southwest Georgia, do not apply for this position. Instead, please apply for positions at Hays State Prison or Walker State Prison.

Location Name: Calhoun State Prison.
Address1: 27823 Main Street.
City: Morgan.
Zipcode: 39866.
County: CALHOUN COUNTY.

About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC): The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 47,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, please visit the GDC website.

Mission Statement: To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.

Qualifications - External:

High school diploma/GED and any combination of training and experience which would enable the applicant to meet the minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

For immediate consideration, apply online at gdc.georgia.gov. Use the “About GDC” drop down menu and select “Join our Team”.

If you have any questions or need an update regarding your application, please email: [e-mail]