Correctional Officer for Prison

Salary: $19.14 per hour Bi-weekly

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for protecting the public by operating safe and secure facilities through the well-trained staff and effective offender management as well as fulfilling the needs of the county entities or contracted details.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises the daily activities of 156 inmates, ensuring they obey the rules and ensure their whereabouts at all times.
• Provides a physical presence and face-to-face interaction with inmates.
• Reviews current policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Accounts for the inmates’ location at all times.
• Keeps a log of all incidents and movements within the facility.
• Maintaining program integrity.
• Keeps up to date on emergency procedures.
• Maintains key control.
• Writes specific rules violated or special events.
• Conducts strip searches and pat downs.
• Conducts frequent and unannounced searches for items not authorized, items altered from their original state, or items not issued by the institution.
• Inventories inmates’ personal property.
• Conducts administrative segregation and disciplinary isolation checks.
• Aids in inmate rehabilitation – schedules work assignments and provides access to a counselor for educational opportunities.
• Maintains communication in daily prison functions.
• Maintains personal accountability.
• Prevents disturbances, assaults, and escapes.
• Maintain POST certification through training.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; and
• More than two years of related experience required; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass P.O.S.T. certification within the timeframe required by this department, which is normally within six months, but may be altered.