CSM Correctional Officer - Phillips State Prison

CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Phillips State Prison

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Georgia Department of Corrections provided pay range: $50,386.00/yr - $58,119.00/yr

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and keeps order in correctional institutions and places of detention. Enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. Controls offenders and maintains public safety. Escorts offenders during transit and temporary leaves. Guards facility entrances to screen visitors. Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband.

Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of keys, tools, weapons and related equipment. Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas. Observes conduct and behavior to prevent disturbances and escapes. Oversees offenders during work, meals, and recreation. Patrols assigned areas and reports problems. Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and reports. Responds to emergencies. Takes offenders in custody and escorts to locations.

Transports offenders to and from facilities.

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

Phillips State Prison. 2989 West Rock Quarry Road, Buford, GA 30519, Gwinnett County

The GDC has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S., supervising approximately 47,000 state prisoners and employing about 9,000 staff. Mission:
To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.

High school diploma/GED and any combination of training and experience that meets the minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

• Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws for control and management of offenders and public safety.
• Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves.
• Guards facility entrances to screen visitors.
• Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband.
• Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of 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 reports any problems.
• Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Takes offenders in custody and escorts to locations within and outside of the facility.
• Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.

For immediate consideration, apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you have any questions or need an update regarding your application, email: applications.recruitment.gov.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries:
  Public Safety