Corrections Officer

Marietta, GA
Cobb County School District

Closing Date: 03/01/2025

Position Summary:

Provides individual and property protection; controls campus of the school for safety and security purposes; monitors and controls school sites and parking; coordinates safety and security for all school activities and other activities.

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining a campus program of safety and security within the guidelines of the board policies administrative regulations and the CCSD Police Department Policy and Procedures Manual.
  • Assists in establishing and implementing traffic control within the school facility and on school campuses.
  • Directs visitors on campus according to school and departmental policies.
  • Protects campus from disturbances and criminal activity.
  • Works with command staff in implementing and coordinating the district-wide safety and security program.
  • Collaborates with the Cobb County Court system.
  • Assists with extracurricular activities as assigned by the principal and/or chief of police or a supervisor.
  • Reports all criminal and suspected criminal activity to the CCSD Police Department through report forms and procedures as directed by the chief of police and local school administration.
  • Participates in stakeout and special patrol operations at selected sites as assigned by the chief of police or a supervisor.
  • Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to, reported crimes in progress, fire alarms and burglar alarms.
  • Attends in-service training as mandated by the chief of police and meets all standards relating to said training activity.
  • Counsels and refers students, when needed, to appropriate school officials.
  • Works with teachers on class presentations as needed or when requested.
  • Submits written departmental documents, including, but not limited to, incident reports, accident reports, investigative reports, administrative forms as directed by the chief of police.
  • Investigates or assists with investigations of crimes occurring on Cobb County School District property.
  • Testifies to criminal cases in court as required.
  • Writes clear and concise reports.
  • Works with students and staff members as deemed necessary through monitoring, questioning, and counseling.
  • Reports for duty as directed by the chief of police or his/her designee; maintains fitness for duty.
  • Adheres to laws governed by the United States, the State of Georgia, the County of Cobb, Department Policy and the Cobb County Board of Education Policy and Regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor.

Requirements:

  • Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED required
  • Certification/License Required: Georgia POST certified and in good standing with POST requirements; successfully meets all requirements of an extensive background investigation and assessment, including driver’s history and criminal history information; meets all training requirements and standards as established by the chief of police
  • Experience Must be 21 years of age with prior Law Enforcement experience.
  • Physical Activities: Capable of actions required in rigorous training required by the police academy and other required law enforcement training
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; meets and maintains all standards of the CCSD Police Department to carry a service weapon. Must successfully pass the following entrance exams – polygraph, psychological, physical fitness agility, drug screening and medical; remain available for calls and assignments during emergencies, graduations, patrol operations, summer school activities, special events and all critical workdays