CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Coastal State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections; Savannah (GA); Vor Ort; USD 45.347 - 55.424; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K/457 Plan

On the Job Training

Life Insurance

Zusammenfassung

A state corrections agency in Georgia is seeking a Corrections Officer responsible for maintaining custody and security of offenders and ensuring public safety. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and offers a starting salary of $50,386 per year with potential increases after 6 months. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a 401K plan, and on-the-job training. Interested candidates can apply online for immediate consideration.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma/GED and any combination of training and experience meeting P.O.S.T. standards.

Aufgaben

• Enforces all institutional policies and regulations.
• Handles and trains canines for tracking and guard duty.
• Oversees offenders during work assignments and recreation.

Kenntnisse

Ability to enforce regulations

Canine handling

Emergency response

Ausbildung

High school diploma/GED

Jobbeschreibung

Corrections Officer Job Summary

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. 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.

Starting salary is $50,386 per year, with a salary increase after 6 months and a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark.

13 paid holidays per year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401K/457 Plan, Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, Life Insurance

Location Name: Coastal State Prison.
Address: 200 Gulfstream Road.
City: Garden City.
Zipcode: 31418.
County: CHATHAM COUNTY.

About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 47,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, please visit https://jobs.gdc.ga.gov.

Mission Statement

To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.

Qualifications - External

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.).

Primary Duties & 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.

For immediate consideration, apply online at https://gdc.georgia.gov. Use the “About GDC” drop down menu and select “Join our Team”.

If you have any questions or need an update regarding your application, please email: [e-mail]