Correctional Officer - West Central Integrated Treatment Facility

State of Georgia; Zebulon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia is seeking a Correctional Officer for the West Central Integrated Treatment Facility. This position involves maintaining custody and security of incarcerated offenders, enforcing rules and regulations, and responding to emergencies. The role offers a starting salary of $21.18 per hour, with additional benefits including medical insurance and paid holidays.

Benefits

13 paid holidays per year

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Vision Insurance

On-the-Job Training

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED.
• Training and experience meeting the Georgia P.O.S.T. standards required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and security of prisoners.
• Enforces institutional policies and state laws.
• Patrols assigned areas and reports problems.

Skills

Security Enforcement

Crisis Management

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Correctional Officer - West Central Integrated Treatment Facility

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 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 according to 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 reports any problems. Prepares admission, program, release, transfer, and other reports. Responds to emergencies. Takes offenders into custody and escorts them to designated locations within and outside the facility. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.

Starting salary is $21.18 per hour, with a salary increase after 6 months, a promotion, and another increase at the 12-month mark.

Benefits include 13 paid holidays per year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Vision Insurance, On-the-Job Training, and Life Insurance.

Location: West Central Pre-Release Center, P.O. Box 589, Zebulon, GA 30295, Pike County

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About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC):

The GDC manages one of the largest prison systems in the U.S., supervising approximately 47,000 inmates. It is the largest law enforcement agency in Georgia with about 9,000 employees. Visit ~~~ for more information.

Mission Statement

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

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, along with training and experience meeting the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) standards.

Additional Information:

• Requisition ID: LAW0A74
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary: $44,044 per year; $21.18 per hour