Correctional Officer 1 - Burruss Correctional Training Center

Georgia Department of Corrections•Forsyth, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Correctional Officer 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 to manage offenders and maintain public safety. The role is located at Burruss Correctional Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia. The starting salary is $45,806 per year. The posting states that salary increases after six months, followed by a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark. The Georgia Department of Corrections operates secure facilities and provides opportunities for offender rehabilitation.

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, and regulations, as well as applicable rules, regulations, and state laws.
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.
Observe offenders’ 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.