CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Georgia Diagnostic Classification State Prison

About the role

The Corrections Officer position involves maintaining custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders, enforcing policies and regulations, and ensuring public safety.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety.
• Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves.
• Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors.
• Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband.
• Inspections, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment.
• Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws.
• Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes.
• Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods.
• Patrols assigned areas and report any problems.
• Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility.
• Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED and any combination of training and experience which would enable the applicant to meet the minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

Benefits

• Starting salary is $50,386 per year, with a salary increase after 6 months and a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• 401K/457 Plan.
• Vision Insurance.
• On the Job Training.
• Life Insurance.

Location

Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison
2978 Highway 36 West
Jackson, GA 30233
BUTTS COUNTY

About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) supervises approximately 47,000 state prisoners and is responsible for operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit https://gdc.georgia.gov. Use the “About GDC” drop down menu and select “Join our Team”. For any questions or updates regarding your application, email: applications.recruitment@gdc.ga.gov.