CSM Correctional Officer - Macon State Prison

Corrections Officer Job Summary

Under supervision, the Corrections Officer maintains custody and security of prisoners, enforces institutional policies, ensures public safety, escorts offenders, guards facility entrances, handles canines, maintains physical control of keys and equipment, patrols assigned areas, prepares reports, and responds to emergencies.

Location Name: Macon State Prison
Address1: 2728 Highway 49 South
City: Oglethorpe
Zipcode: 31068
County: MACON COUNTY

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

High school diploma/GED and any combination of training and experience which would enable the applicant to meet 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 necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of 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, 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 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.