Correctional Sergeant

Worksourceheartofgeorgia; McRae–Helena (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Worksourceheartofgeorgia is hiring in McRae-Helena, Georgia for a correctional officer position that requires a high school diploma or GED and eighteen months of experience, as well as Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.

Preferred qualifications include experience in offender disciplinary activities and an associate's degree in a relevant field. This position is restricted to current GDC employees with an active Sergeant Assessment score.

Qualifications

• Eighteen months of experience as a uniformed officer.
• Six months of experience in offender disciplinary activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and eighteen (18) months of experience required at the lower level CSM Correctional Officer 2 (PSP191) or position equivalent.

Preferred

Qualification

A minimum of six months of experience participating in offender disciplinary activities within the Georgia Department of Corrections such as serving as an investigator or advocate in the offender disciplinary process. This preferred experience may be included in the eighteen months of full-time experience as a uniformed officer, necessary to meet the minimum qualifications or completion of at least an associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field. Note: preference will be given to applicants whose full-time experience as a uniformed officer in a correctional setting was obtained with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

This position is open to current GDC employees only who have a passing/active Sergeant Assessment score.