CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Valdosta State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections•Valdosta, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer 1 works under supervision to maintain custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and to maintain order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. The position enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws necessary to manage offenders and maintain public safety. Duties include escorting and transporting offenders, screening visitors at facility entrances, and handling and training canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, and contraband detection. The officer maintains physical control of and logs keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment; observes offender conduct to prevent disturbances and escapes; supervises offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation; patrols assigned areas; prepares reports; and responds to emergencies. The position is located at Valdosta State Prison in Valdosta, Georgia. Starting salary is $50,386 per year, with an increase after six months and a promotion with another increase at the 12-month mark. The Georgia Department of Corrections' mission is to protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing 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, regulations, and state laws.
Escort offenders in transit and during temporary leaves.
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.
Take offenders into custody and escort them to locations inside and outside the facility.
Transport offenders to and from correctional facilities.