Correctional Officer

Columbus, GA
Columbus Consolidated Government Police Department

Salary: $42,500.00 Annually.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervises and observes inmates.
  • Conducts counts of inmates.
  • Makes rounds of the institution to maintain security.
  • Supervises routine cleaning and maintenance activities within the institution.
  • Performs searches of inmates’ mail, lockers, dormitories, and buildings to remove contraband.
  • Ensures inmate compliance with department policies and procedures.
  • Administers medication and first aid; responds to inmate requests for other medical attention.
  • Serves as control and visitation room officer.
  • Transfers inmates to and from court, medical facilities, work assignments, and various appointments.
  • Supervises medication, store, telephone, doctor, visitation, meal, and dental calls.
  • Assists with conducting searches for escapees.
  • Ensures inmate compliance with department policies and procedures.
  • Maintains daily reports on all incidents.
  • Receives and releases inmates being transferred to and from the facility; prepares the necessary paperwork.
  • Appears in state court with inmates who violate state, federal, GDC, and institutional rules and regulations.
  • Performs other related 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.
  • No experience requirements.
  • This position is required to supervise state inmate labor.
  • This position is required to supervise state inmate labor.
  • Employee must pass P.O.S.T. certification within the time frame required by this department, which is normally within six months but may be altered.
  • 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.