Salary : $31,118.00 Annually
Location : Americus
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202300010
Department : Public Works
Division : Grounds & Maintenance
Opening Date : 07 / 27 / 2023
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
Correctional Officer
The City of Americus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Correctional Officer .
The beginning salary for this position is $31,118 annually ($14.96 / hour).
Examples of Duties
- Responsibilities of this position are to supervise, direct and guard inmates on assigned work details; monitors activities and behavior of inmates on a continual basis, drives van with trailer to transport inmates to / from work sites or correctional facility, evaluates safety and security of work area, maintains inmate discipline;
- enforces established correctional institution rules and regulations; assists in restraining violent / unruly inmates; conducts regular headcounts of inmates;
- searches inmates, vehicles and grounds as needed to locate / remove contraband or weapons; ensures separation of inmates from the public;
prevents escape of inmates while on work detail; operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with work details, and receives or prepares various forms, reports, work orders or correspondence in communication with supervisors employees, other departments, law enforcement personnel, correctional institute and / or the public.
Typical Qualifications
Requirements include High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by completion of basic correctional officer training program;
supplemented by five (5) months previous experience and / or training involving corrections, law enforcement, or security work.
Required qualifications may be any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain valid Georgia Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Correctional Officer certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
PROOF OF REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.
We pride ourselves on providing competitive pay and an excellent benefits package that includes; Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Retirement Options, Wellness Programs, 11 Paid Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation Leave, and much more, while also ensuring that we remain compliant with the City Personnel policies and procedures and Local, State, and Federal regulations.
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