Corrections Officer: Custody, Canine & Facility Safety

Georgia Department of Corrections; Sardis Estates (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K/457 Plan

Vision Insurance

On the Job Training

Life Insurance

Job summary

Georgia Department of Corrections seeks Corrections Officers to maintain custody, security, and order in correctional facilities. Responsibilities include escorting offenders, screening visitors, training canines, handling keys and equipment, and reporting on admissions and transfers.

Location at Phillips State Prison in Buford, GA, with state-wide duties as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and POS T standards eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Possession of POST certification or ability to meet minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

Responsibilities

• 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 in accordance with 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 report any problems.
• Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility.
• Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Georgia Department of Corrections seeks Corrections Officers to maintain custody, security, and order in correctional facilities. Responsibilities include escorting offenders, screening visitors, training canines, handling keys and equipment, and reporting on admissions and transfers.

Location at Phillips State Prison in Buford, GA, with state-wide duties as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and POS T standards eligibility.