CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Hancock State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections • Sparta, GA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer 1 maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order at Hancock State Prison. The officer enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws necessary to manage offenders and maintain public safety. Duties include escorting and transporting offenders, screening facility visitors, handling and training canines, and controlling and logging keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment. The officer monitors offenders’ conduct, oversees them during work, meals, and recreation, patrols assigned areas, prepares reports, and responds to emergencies.

The starting salary is $50,386 per year, with a salary increase after six months and a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark. The position is located at Hancock State Prison, 701 Prison Boulevard, Sparta, Georgia 31087. The Georgia Department of Corrections operates secure facilities and provides opportunities for offender rehabilitation, with the mission of protecting Georgians.

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 governing offender control and public safety.
• Escort offenders in transit and during temporary leaves, and take offenders 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 in accordance with applicable rules, 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED