Correctional Sergeant

Worksourceheartofgeorgia; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Worksourceheartofgeorgia is seeking a Correctional Officer 2 (PSP061) to join its team. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Georgia P.O.S.T.

certification, and at least 18 months of experience as a uniformed officer or in an equivalent role within a correctional setting. Preferred candidates will have at least six months of experience in offender disciplinary activities, such as serving as an investigator or advocate in the disciplinary process, and may possess an associate’s degree

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus GEO PST certification.
• Minimum 18 months of experience as a correctional officer at level 2 or equivalent.
• Preferred: experience in offender disciplinary activities, investigator or advocate roles, or an associate’s degree in related fields.
• Note: current GDC employees only; must have taken and passed Sergeants assessment.

Skills

Disciplinary process experience

Investigator role experience

Advocate experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Georgia P.O.S.T. certification

Associate's degree in criminal justice / psychology / sociology / 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 Correctional Officer 2 (PSP061) 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.

Open to current GDC employees only. Must have taken and passed Sergeants assessment