Job description

The Georgia Department of Corrections requires that correctional officers meet the following educational and experience requirements:

• Have a high school diploma or GED certificate

Applicants for correctional officer jobs in Georgia must also possess the following qualifications:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have no felony convictions
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have no physical condition that would limit essential job functions
• Have at least 20/40 vision in both eyes, with or without correction
• Possess normal color vision
• Have near normal hearing
• Possess the physical conditioning to perform these timed tasks
• One mile run
• Sit ups
• Push ups

Correctional officer job applicants in Georgia must also take the Peace Officer Standards and Training Entrance Exam prior to application. In Georgia, the ASSET and COMPASS tests serve as the official POST exams. These exams are offered through the Technical College System of Georgia. The required scores on these exams to apply to a POST position are:

• ASSET
• Reading: 38
• Writing: 35
• Numerical: 35

• COMPASS
• Reading: 70
• Writing: 23
• Numerical: 26

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and 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. 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 Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sylvania, GA 30467: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Peace Officer Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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