Correctional Officer 1 - Valdosta Transitional Center

Georgia Department of Corrections•Valdosta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer 1 maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. The role enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws necessary to manage offenders and maintain public safety. The position is located at Valdosta Transitional Center in Valdosta, 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 position includes 13 paid holidays per year and the benefits and training listed below.

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 state laws necessary to control and manage offenders and maintain public safety.
Escort offenders in transit and during temporary leaves, take offenders into custody and escort them to locations inside and outside the facility, and 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 contraband detection.
Inspect, inventory, maintain physical control of, and log keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment.
Maintain order, discipline, and security in assigned areas in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
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.