CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Hancock State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections; Sparta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain custody and security of prisoners in a Close Secure Mission facility. Candidates will be responsible for enforcing rules, managing offenders, and ensuring public safety. The role requires vigilance, discipline, and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Enforces institutional policies and state laws.
• Maintains custody and security of offenders.
• Patrols areas and responds to emergencies.

Skills

Enforcement of rules

Security management

Canine training

Emergency response

Job description

About the Job

Corrections Officer Job Summary:

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in Close Secure Mission (CSM) correctional institutions and other places of detention.

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.
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