Correctional Officer - Washington State Prison

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Apply for the Correctional Officer 1 - Washington State Prison position at Georgia Department of Corrections
. /p> p>Be among the first 25 applicants. /p> eorgia Department of Corrections – Pay Range  p>Base pay: $45,806.00/yr – $53,347.00/yr (actual pay based on skills & experience). /p> ob Summary  p>Under supervision, maintains custody and security of inmates, enforces institutional policies and state laws, escorts offenders, guards facility entrances, handles and trains canines, inspects inventories, maintains order, observes inmate conduct, oversees work assignments, patrols, prepares reports, responds to emergencies, and transports inmates.

/p> ey Benefits  p>13 paid holidays;
Medical Insurance;
Dental Insurance; 401K/457 Plan;
Vision Insurance;
On-the-Job Training;
Life Insurance. /p> ocation  p>Washington State Prison  >13262 Highway 24, East  >Davisboro, 31018, WASHINGTON COUNTY  /p>About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)  p>The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) operates the largest state prison system in the U.S., supervising approximately 47,000 prisoners with about 9,000 employees. GDC’s mission is to protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing rehabilitation opportunities. /p> ualifications – External  p>High school diploma or GED and training/experience that meets the minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

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Duties & Responsibilities  ul> li>Enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. /li> li>Enforce rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and public safety. /li> li>Escort offenders in transit and during temporary leaves. /li> li>Guard facility entrances to screen visitors. /li> li>Handle and train canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, and detection of contraband.

/li> li>Inspect, inventory, and maintain physical control of keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment. /li> li>Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas. /li> li>Observe inmate conduct to prevent disturbances and escapes. /li> li>Oversee inmates during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods. /li> li>Patrol assigned areas and report any problems. /li> li>Prepare admission, program, release, transfer, and other reports. /li> li>Respond to emergencies.

/li> li>Take inmates in custody and escort to locations within and outside the facility. /li> li>Transport inmates to and from correctional facilities. /li>  eniority Level  p>Entry level  /p>

Employment Type

p>Full‑time  /p>Job Function  p>Other, Information Technology, and Management (Public Safety)  /p>

How to Apply

p>Apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For immediate consideration, use the “About GDC” drop‑down menu and select “Join our Team”. If you have questions, email applications.recruitment.gov. /p>#J-18808-Ljbffr