CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Pulaski State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections•Hawkinsville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer 1 maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders, and maintains order at correctional institutions and other detention locations. The role enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws to manage offenders and maintain public safety. Duties include escorting and transporting offenders, screening facility visitors, maintaining control and records of keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment, and responding to emergencies. The position is at Pulaski State Prison in Hawkinsville, Georgia. 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.

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 applicable state laws.
Escort offenders in transit and during temporary leaves, and take offenders to locations inside and outside the facility.
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.
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.