CSM Correctional Officer 1 - McRae Women's Facility
About The Position
The Correctional Officer 1 maintains custody and security of incarcerated offenders and maintains order at the McRae Women’s Facility. 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, monitoring offenders during work, meals, and recreation, patrolling assigned areas, and responding to emergencies. The role also includes maintaining control and records of keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment; preparing admission, program, release, transfer, and other reports; and handling and training canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, and contraband detection. The stated 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 at the McRae Women’s Facility in McRae, Georgia.
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 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 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.
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
