Corrections Security Officer & Canine Handler

Georgia Department of Corrections; McRae–Helena (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K/457 Plan

Vision Insurance

On the Job Training

Life Insurance

13 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Georgia Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain custody and security of prisoners and enforce institutional policies across correctional facilities, including escorting offenders and supervising entrances.

Starting salary is $50,386 per year, with increases after 6 months and at 12 months, plus benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401K/457 plan, and paid holidays. Location: McRae–Helena, GA—Telfair County.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and any combination of training and experience which would enable the applicant to meet the 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 in order 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 is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain custody and security of prisoners and enforce institutional policies across correctional facilities, including escorting offenders and supervising entrances.

Starting salary is $50,386 per year, with increases after 6 months and at 12 months, plus benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401K/457 plan, and paid holidays. Location: McRae–Helena, GA—Telfair County.