Corrections Leadership: Sergeant & Warden

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a capable supervisor to oversee correctional officers and inmates, ensuring the safety of staff and inmates during shifts. The role involves determining staffing needs for critical posts and training personnel in duties and regulations.

You will enforce department rules, maintain security protocols, and supervise transport of inmates to various facilities while ensuring compliance with state and institute policies. The position requires P.O.S.T.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as sworn correctional officer or equivalent experience.
• P.O.S.T. certification as a correctional officer in good standing.
• Physically fit to perform duties as described.

Responsibilities

• Oversees correctional officers and inmates on assigned shifts.
• Manages staffing levels for critical posts.
• Trains staff and enforces rules and regulations.
• Maintains security, conducts searches for contraband.
• Directs transport of inmates to court, medical appointments, and other facilities.
• Reviews incident reports and monitors inmate counts.
• Supervises surveillance and mail screening; oversees facility maintenance.

Skills

Corrections knowledge

First aid/CPR

State/federal law knowledge

Self-defense techniques

Firearms and security devices

Supervision/management

Oral/written communication

Interpersonal relations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Two-way radio

Computer systems

Job description

The Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a capable supervisor to oversee correctional officers and inmates, ensuring the safety of staff and inmates during shifts. The role involves determining staffing needs for critical posts and training personnel in duties and regulations.

You will enforce department rules, maintain security protocols, and supervise transport of inmates to various facilities while ensuring compliance with state and institute policies. The position requires P.O.S.T.