CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Baldwin State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections•Hardwick, GA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer 1 maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders, maintains order in correctional institutions and other detention settings, and enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and applicable state laws. The position supports offender control and public safety at Baldwin State Prison in Hardwick, Georgia. The role involves supervising offenders in assigned areas and during work assignments, meals, and recreation; monitoring behavior to prevent disturbances and escapes; escorting and transporting offenders; screening visitors at facility entrances; and responding to emergencies. Duties also include handling and training canines, controlling and logging keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment, patrolling assigned areas, and preparing admission, program, release, transfer, and other reports. The starting salary is $50,386 per year, with a salary increase after six months and a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark. Benefits listed include 13 paid holidays per year, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K/457 plan, on-the-job training, and life insurance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Any combination of training and experience that enables the applicant to meet the minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

Responsibilities

Enforce institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws related to offender management and public safety.
Escort offenders in transit and during temporary leaves, and take offenders to locations within and outside the facility.
Transport offenders to and from correctional facilities.
Guard facility entrances and screen visitors.
Handle and train canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, and contraband detection.
Inspect, inventory, maintain control of, and log keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment.
Maintain order, discipline, and security in assigned areas in accordance with applicable rules, policies, and laws.
Observe offender conduct and behavior to prevent disturbances and escapes.
Oversee offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods.
Patrol assigned areas and report problems.
Prepare admission, program, release, transfer, and other reports.
Respond to emergencies.