Correctional Officer

Rome, GA
Floyd County Sheriff

Salary: $20.29 – $22.27

Position Summary:

The purpose of this classification is to maintain the safety, security, control, and welfare of persons incarcerated in the Floyd County Prison.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervises and controls offenders within the institution.
  • Maintains security of institutions and grounds, including observing and searching for contraband.
  • Supervises offender activities and movements.
  • Assists in dispensing medication to offenders.
  • Settles disputes between offenders.
  • Assists in offender counts.
  • Checks doors for security; inspects for unusual, illegal, or unsafe activity and emergencies; conducts shakedowns to seize contraband material and weapons.
  • Assists in processing offenders in and out.
  • Directs work of trustees; operates lock systems.
  • Monitors offenders’ movement within the institution.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • No felony convictions or misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law.
  • Must be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national files to disclose any criminal records.
  • Ability to be Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified within twelve (12) months of hire.
  • Will be required to attend five (5) weeks of training at the Georgia Department of Corrections Training Center.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.