Correctional Officer 1 - Smith Transitional Center

Georgia Department of Corrections•Claxton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer 1 maintains custody and security of incarcerated offenders and order within correctional institutions and other places of detention. The officer enforces institutional policies, procedures, regulations, and state laws to manage offenders and maintain public safety. Duties include escorting and transporting offenders, screening visitors at facility entrances, monitoring offender behavior and activities, patrolling assigned areas, maintaining control of equipment, preparing reports, and responding to emergencies. The posting also describes handling and training canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, and contraband detection. The position is at Smith Transitional Center in Claxton, Georgia. The starting salary is $45,806 per year, with a salary increase after six months and a promotion with another increase at the 12-month mark. The Georgia Department of Corrections states its 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 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, and regulations.
Enforce rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for offender control and management and public safety.
Escort offenders in transit and during temporary leaves, and escort them to locations within and outside the facility.
Transport offenders 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 within 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.