Corrections Security Officer I: Custody, Canine & Patrol

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

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays per year

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K/457 Plan

Vision Insurance

On the Job Training

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain custody and security of prisoners and supervise day-to-day activities in facilities, enforcing policies and procedures in support of public safety.

Starting salary is $50,386 per year with increases after six and twelve months, plus benefits such as health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Location: Metro ReInvestment Center, Atlanta.

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 POST.

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

The Georgia Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain custody and security of prisoners and supervise day-to-day activities in facilities, enforcing policies and procedures in support of public safety.

Starting salary is $50,386 per year with increases after six and twelve months, plus benefits such as health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Location: Metro ReInvestment Center, Atlanta.