CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Arrendale State Prison
About The Position
The Correctional Officer 1 maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order at Arrendale State Prison. The officer enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws necessary to control and manage offenders and maintain public safety. Duties include escorting and transporting offenders, screening visitors at facility entrances, monitoring offenders, patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, and preparing reports. The role may also involve handling and training canines and inspecting and controlling keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment. The starting salary is $50,386 per year, with a salary increase after six months and a promotion with another increase at the 12-month mark. The position is located at Arrendale State Prison in Alto, Georgia.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Any combination of training and experience that would enable 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, and regulations, as well as applicable state laws.
- Maintain custody, order, discipline, and security of offenders and help prevent disturbances and escapes.
- Escort offenders in transit and during temporary leaves, and transport them to and from correctional facilities.
- Screen visitors at facility entrances.
- Handle and train canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, and contraband detection.
- Inspect, inventory, maintain physical control of, and log keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment.
- 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.
- Take offenders into custody and escort them to locations within and outside the facility.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401K/457 plan
- Vision insurance
- On-the-job training
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
