Corrections Security Supervisor & Training Lead

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a dedicated corrections officer to provide for inmate and staff safety during shifts, manage post assignments, and ensure compliance with state regulations.

The role includes training personnel, enforcing rules, conducting searches, transporting inmates to court and medical appointments, and supervising daily facility operations to maintain security and order across the institution.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as sworn correctional officer or military equivalent.
• Must be P.O.S.T. certified and in good standing.
• Physically fit to perform required duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the security and safety of inmates and employees during assigned shifts.
• Determines the staffing levels required for critical post assignments.
• Trains correctional facility personnel in the performance of duties; supervises assigned correctional facility personnel; ensures that assigned officers adhere to state and institute rules and regulations.
• Enforces department rules, LOP, and regulations; recommends changes to improve the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• Performs first aid and CPR as required; maintains annual certification.
• Employs self-defense techniques when handling aggressive inmates.
• Maintains firearms certification.
• Maintains the security of the facility by ensuring that all inmates are present, controlling entrances and exits, and searching inmates and cells for contraband.
• Directs the transportation of inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other correctional facilities as required.
• Assigns state and county inmates to work details such as kitchen and maintenance duty; ensures that inmates’ skills are appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Reviews incident reports.
• Monitors inmate count procedures.
• Supervises the monitoring of electronic surveillance equipment and the examination of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Supervises routine cleaning and maintenance activities within the institution.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of corrections practices

First aid & CPR

Laws & regulations knowledge

Self-defense techniques

Interpersonal relations

Oral & written communication

Report writing

Decision making under pressure

Firearms handling

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

P.O.S.T. certified correctional officer

Experience in corrections or law enforcement

Tools

Two-way radio operation

Computer systems

Security devices and restraints

Job description

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a dedicated corrections officer to provide for inmate and staff safety during shifts, manage post assignments, and ensure compliance with state regulations.

The role includes training personnel, enforcing rules, conducting searches, transporting inmates to court and medical appointments, and supervising daily facility operations to maintain security and order across the institution.