Correctional Officer / Corporal

Salary: $51,838.00 – $70,135.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of this job is to maintain order and supervise inmates in the Athens-Clarke County Correctional Institution, Food Service Center, or Diversion Center. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: insure inmate count of the institution is maintained, supervise inmate visitation, maintain security of the facility, coordinate placing of inmates on outside work details, perform regular inspections of the facility, insure institution is clean and sanitary, insure tools and chemicals are properly controlled, provide leadership and supervision over inmates , react quickly and effectively to situations jeopardizing the health and safety of others and perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Provides for inmate security by observing inmate behavior at all times in assigned area; watching for contraband and making physical inspections of facilities.
• Assists in organizing inmate activities and controlling inmate traffic between activities.
• Transports inmates both within and outside of correctional facility, as needed.
• Assists in shakedown and head count process as necessary; ensures all gates; doors, rooms, etc. are locked and secure as schedule dictates.
• Monitors telephone, radio and intercom, as needed.
• Monitors inmates in isolation segregation and sick room.
• Fills in for other employees in their absence which may include assuming duties of shift supervisor, as necessary.
• Serves on disciplinary committee.
• Provides processing of new inmates and outbound processing.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Requires ability to meet current certification requirements set forth in the Georgia Basic Correctional Officer Training program and obtain BCOT Certification in Corrections within twelve months of hire date.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• One year of correctional officer experience preferred.
• Two years as a BCOT certified Correctional Officer.
• Must be able to receive a certificate of Appointment of Notary Public (depending on area of assignment).
• Must have P.O.S.T. Certification in Corrections and be in good standing.
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field of study preferred.