Correctional Officer - Autry State Prison

State of Georgia - Pelham, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Pelham, GA

5,001-10,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves. Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors. Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment. Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws. Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes. Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods. Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports. Responds to emergencies. Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders.
• Maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention.
• Enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws for control and management of offenders.
• Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves.
• Guards facility entrances to screen visitors.
• Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, and detection of contraband.
• Inspects, inventories, and maintains physical control of keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment.
• Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas.
• Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes.
• Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods.
• Patrols assigned areas and reports any problems.
• Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers, and other reports.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Takes offenders in custody and escorts them to locations within and outside of the facility.
• Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Any combination of training and experience which would enable the applicant to meet the minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

Benefits

• Starting salary is $21.18 per hour.
• Salary increase after 6 months.
• Promotion and another increase at the 12 month mark.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Vision Insurance.
• On the Job Training.
• Life Insurance.