CSM Correctional Officer - Smith State Prison

CSM Correctional Officer 1 – Smith State Prison

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.

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.

Starting salary is $50,386 per year, with a salary increase after 6 months and a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark.

Benefits: 13 paid holidays per year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401K/457 Plan, Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, Life Insurance.

Location: Smith State Prison – 9676 Highway 301, North Glennville, 30427, LONG COUNTY, Georgia

About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC): The GDC has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 47,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. 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 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 in order to screen visitors.
• Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband.
• Inspects, inventories, and 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.

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