Corrections Officer

Salary: $22.59 per hour

Position Summary:

Performs protective service work processing inmates, maintaining correctional facility security on a continual basis, transporting inmates to court, medical, work and related facilities as appropriate, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Corrections Corporal and Sergeant.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures the safety and security of inmates inside and outside the corrections facility; controls inmates by performing routine facility or work area security and contraband checks and conducting head counts.
• Receives and processes inmates into custody of the facility; searches prisoners; takes charge of personal property.
• Verifies release orders and responds to inquiries pertaining to inmate status.
• Escorts and transports inmates to court and other required appointments; escorts delivery, repair, supplier and vendor personnel as appropriate.
• Supervises inmates during meals, recreation, religious services, school groups and visitation; verifies visitor identification and performs visitor searches.
• Administers drug screening, resolves conflicts, and removes dangerous and unruly inmates as necessary.
• Answers telephone, directs and monitors phone calls as necessary; monitors and responds to radio traffic.
• Enters accurate information into the computer system and updates records and files as necessary.
• Prepares reports and maintains files and records.
• Supervises special monitoring equipment and insures compliance with proper operation of equipment and devices.
• Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prerequisite for this position is successful completion of a basic skills test that meets the standard for Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification. If selected for consideration you will be provided information on the skills test.
• Obtain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification, within six months.
• Obtain certification for Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) security and integrity training within six months.
• Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.
• Valid driver’s license in the State of Georgia with a favorable driving history (MVR).