Correctional Officer

Salary: $42,925.00 – $66,504.46 Annually

Essential Functions:

• Maintains jail security; performs inmate head counts; monitors inmate activities.
• Performs booking and prisoner intake activities; transports inmates to and from appointments and to and from other facilities.
• Administers alcohol tests to inmates; testifies in court in regards to alcohol tests.
• Serves meals and distributes clothing and linens; confiscates contraband from inmates.
• Provides security for medical clinic personnel.
• Signs visitors in and out during visitation hours.
• Writes and maintains receipts for bond payments.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Act.