Correctional Detail Officer - CO1 - Stormwater

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises an assigned crew of inmates; and provides security for inmates and the general public.
• Supervises the cutting and cleaning of ditches.
• Supervises the repair of erosion problems by placing clay and filter fabric.
• Supervises the repair of cave-ins on storm drain systems.
• Supervises the repair of walls; lays and replaces pipes.
• Supervises the removal of trees from the storm drain system; supervises the grading of ditch lines.
• Supervises the placement of check dams and the placement of tri-locks.
• Supervises the landscaping of areas where pipes have been laid.
• Provides assistance to division work crews.
• Checks inmates for contraband; conducts regular inmate census.
• Drives inmate van.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the installation, maintenance, and repair of stormwater drainage systems.
• Knowledge of relevant Department of Corrections guidelines and federal and state laws pertaining to the incarceration of persons.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of stormwater systems.
• Skill in implementing policies and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Skill in the supervision of inmate laborers.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training 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.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain certification by the Georgia Department of Corrections.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain certification by the Georgia Department of Corrections.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• The work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, stooping, walking, bending ad crouching.
• The employee frequently lifts heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses power/hand tools, uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• Distinguishes shades of color.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Pulling – use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing – for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1 – expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 – prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 – color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 – determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 – operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5 – close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
• Walking – on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Benefits

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Which best describes your level of education?
• How many years of work experience do you have as a Correctional Detail Officer or related field?
• Do you possess a valid driver's license?
• Do you have any work experience with the Department of Corrections guidelines, practices and procedures and federal and state laws pertaining to incarcerated persons?
• Do you have supervisory experience? If yes, please explain.
• Please list any work experience you have with supervising, directing, and assigning the work of inmates and probationers or related field.