Correctional Security Officer – Training & Growth

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

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.