CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Smith State Prison

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

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K/457 Plan

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

On the Job Training

Job summary

A state corrections agency in Georgia is seeking a Corrections Officer responsible for maintaining custody and security of incarcerated offenders. The role includes enforcing institutional policies, conducting inspections, and overseeing offenders during various activities. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED. The starting salary is $50,386 annually, with benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans. This position requires vigilance and an ability to handle emergency situations, providing a critical role in ensuring public safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Enforces rules for control and management of offenders.
• Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves.
• Guards facility entrances to screen visitors.
• Handles and trains canines for various duties.
• Maintains order and security within assigned areas.
• Observes conduct of offenders to prevent disturbances.
• Oversees offenders during various activities.
• Patrols assigned areas and reports any problems.
• Prepares various reports related to offenders.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.

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

Location Name: Smith State Prison
Address1: 9676 Highway 301, North
City: Glennville Zipcode: 30427
County: LONG 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 the GDC careers site.

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 the Georgia Department of Corrections careers site. 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]