CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections; Georgia; 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, enforce policies, and support public safety within state facilities. You will escort offenders, screen visitors, conduct searches, and respond to emergencies.

Starting salary is $50,386 per year with increases after 6 and 12 months; benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401K/457 plan. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and POST readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet Georgia POST criteria to qualify for certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and security of prisoners and detained individuals.
• Enforces institutional policies, rules, and regulations.
• Escorts offenders in transit and during leaves; screens visitors at entrances.
• Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, and contraband detection.
• Inspects and inventories equipment; logs keys, tools and weapons.
• Responds to emergencies and transports offenders as needed.
• Prepares reports on admissions, transfers and releases.

Skills

Custody & security

Canine handling

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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:

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.

Benefits:

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

Location Name: Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison

Address: 2978 Highway 36 West

City: Jackson

Zipcode: 30233

County: BUTTS 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.

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