Correctional Officer 1 - Metro Transitional Center

Georgia Department of Corrections•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Correctional Officer 1 maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. The officer enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws related to offender management and public safety. The position is at the Metro Transitional Center in Atlanta, 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, regulations, and state laws governing offender management and public safety.
Escort offenders in transit and during temporary leaves, and take offenders into custody and escort them to locations within and outside the facility.
Guard facility entrances and screen visitors.
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.
Maintain order, discipline, and security in assigned areas in accordance with applicable rules, policies, regulations, 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.
Transport offenders to and from correctional facilities.