CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Telfair State Prison
About The Position
The Correctional Officer 1 maintains custody and security of incarcerated offenders and maintains order at Telfair State Prison. The officer enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws to manage offenders and protect public safety. Duties include escorting and transporting offenders; screening visitors at facility entrances; observing offender conduct to prevent disturbances and escapes; supervising work, meals, and recreation; patrolling assigned areas; and responding to emergencies. The officer also manages keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment, prepares admission, program, release, transfer, and other reports, and may handle and train canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, and contraband detection. 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 Telfair State Prison, 170 Longbridge Road, McRae Helena, Georgia 31037.
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 governing offender management and public safety.
- Escort offenders in transit and during temporary leaves, and transport them to and from correctional facilities.
- Guard facility entrances and screen visitors.
- Handle and train canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, and detection of contraband.
- Inspect, inventory, maintain physical control of, and log keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment.
- Maintain order, discipline, and security in assigned areas.
- 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.
- 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
- Salary increase after 6 months
- Promotion and another salary increase at the 12-month mark
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
