CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Hays State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections; Trion (GA); On-site; USD 45,347 - 55,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K/457 Plan

Vision Insurance

On the Job Training

Life Insurance

13 paid holidays per year

Job summary

A state corrections agency in Georgia is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain custody and security of incarcerated offenders in facilities. The role requires enforcing institutional policies and laws, managing offenders during transport and recreation, as well as handling emergency situations. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, with relevant training considered. The starting salary is $50,386 annually with opportunities for increases. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.
• Training and experience that meets Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain custody and security of prisoners and incarcerated offenders.
• Enforce all institutional policies, rules, and regulations.
• Inspect and maintain physical control of keys, tools, and weapons.
• Transport offenders to and from correctional facilities.
• Respond to emergencies and escort offenders.

Skills

Ability to enforce rules and regulations

Canine training

Observational skills

Emergency response

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 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: Hays State Prison.
Address2: 777 Underwood Drive.
City: Trion.
Zipcode: 30753.
County: CHATTOOGA 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 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 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]