ROW Maintenance Officer (Corrections Officer)

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • Newnan, GA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate skilled trades work, repairing and maintaining County rights of way, drainage ways and related facilities, operates a variety of motorized equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Division Chief or Operations Manager. Continuous supervision is exercised over inmates as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a certified correctional officer or be able to become certified within 6 months of hire. Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Certified correctional officer or able to become certified within 6 months of hire.
• General knowledge of security requirements for a correctional institution and ability to control and supervise inmates consistent with accepted DOC standards.
• General knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned.
• General knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Skill in the use of specialized equipment and hand tools to which assigned.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy articles.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to make basic computations.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
• Ability to direct and supervise a small crew performing right of way functions and using landscaping and road maintenance equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Moderate experience in construction, landscaping or grounds maintenance work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 18 years of age.
• A US Citizen.
• Possess good moral character.
• Complete a personal interview.
• Free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect exercising the essential tasks or duties of a peace officer.
• Successfully complete the POST Entrance Examinations (Accuplacer).
• No felony convictions, misdemeanor of domestic violence or multiple misdemeanors.
• Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.
• Valid commercial driver's license (Class B) in the State of Georgia with favorable driving history (MVR) and DOT clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Obtain Georgia Correctional Officer certification and Flagging certification within six months.
• May require additional safety training or certifications.
• Training and certification process includes a 5-week course that takes place outside of Coweta County.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains County streets and road rights of way areas, including shoulders, gravel roads, driveway connection and mailbox areas; assists in debris removal as necessary.
• Mows grass on County property and County rights of way; cuts and removes brush and tree limbs, from County rights of ways, bridges, culverts and drainage ways; chips, trims, edges, and cleans, curbs, sidewalks, fences and landscape islands; performs general landscaping duties as directed.
• Performs work to build, repair or replace various types of erosion control barriers and fencing.
• Operates a variety of lawn care and right of way mowing equipment, such as blowers, chain and pole saws, clippers, edgers, hedgers, riding and push mowers, weed eaters, and agricultural tractors with rotary mowers; operates medium duty dump trucks, front loaders, pickup trucks and specialized equipment in a training capacity and as qualified.
• Enforces rules and regulations of county prison and accepted Department of Corrections standards for inmates under supervision; Supervises a detail of inmates performing right of way maintenance duties, including operating a variety of landscaping and right of way maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Performs routine head counts and searches inmates for contraband or unauthorized materials; maintains accountability and escorts inmates to and from work assignments.
• Trains inmates in proper procedures to operate light equipment and perform lawn care, landscaping and right of way maintenance work.
• Assists with seasonal or emergency roadway maintenance issues such as removal of debris from flooding and windstorms, snow removal and ice control.
• Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees