Correctional Officer - Rock Spring, United States - Georgia Department of Corrections

Description

Correctional Officer

Walker State Prison

We are looking for driven, career-minded individuals here at Walker State Prison.

We offer competitive benefits, raises within the first year (4% after first 6 months, 5%-7% after 12 months), paid vacations and holidays, overtime available, and in-depth training to prepare you for your career.

Correctional Officers are responsible for maintaining safety and order within the prison.

Some job duties include conducting regular head counts, maintain routines, conduct pat searches and searches of inmate bunks and spaces, resolving conflicts among inmate population, and supervising inmates during activities.

Becoming a CO is your first step into the Georgia Department of Corrections, where the door is open to wide array of possible careers and promotions.

The GDC can offer you job security and a solid foundation on which to build your future.

Pay raise after 6 months and 12 months

Schedule

Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)

Pay

$40,040.40/ year with scheduled raises after 6 and 12 months

Job Description

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders
Maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention
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
Inspects, 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

Job Requirements

High level of professionalism
Ability to pass physical fitness test
Must be at least 18 years old
Must have high school diploma or GED

Benefits

13 paid holidays per year,
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K/467 Plan
Training
Life Insurance
Scheduled raises

*Hiring for multiple positions


MISSION:
To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.


Job Type:
Full-time


Salary:
From $40,040.40 per year


Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance


Schedule:
12 hour shift


Application Question(s):
Do you have any felony charges, theft, burglary, assault/battery?
Are you at least 18 years of age?
Have you ever worked for Georgia Department of Corrections, or any other law enforcement agency?
Are you able to pass a physical fitness test? Push ups, sit ups, 1 mile run.

Male

8 push-ups in one min, 12 sit-ups in one minute, 16- minute mile

Female

4 push-ups in 1 minute, 8 sit-ups in 1 minute, 16-minute mile