What are the responsibilities and job description for the LE Peer Counselor 1 position at Georgia Department of Corrections?
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PSP210
LE Peer Counselor 1
00118159
Unclassified
2/24/2025
3/5/2025
Jobcode:
PSP210
Jobtitle:
LE Peer Counselor 1
Job Category:
Corrections
Entry Salary:
$67,233.00
Pay Grade Max:
$94,460.15
Minimum
Qualification:
Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, certification as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or medic, and four (4) years of public safety experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, firefighter, or medic; or Certification as a law enforcement officer, firefighter or medic, and seven (7) years of public safety experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, firefighter or medic. Note: Up to four (4) years of honorable military time may be substituted for years of public safety experience.
Preferred
Qualification:
Qualification:
Training and Peer Support Experience
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POST IT
Note:
Job description:
Under supervision, counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. Works with public safety officers or groups to promote optimum mental, emotional and physical health. Provides emotional, moral, esteem and informational support to public safety officers dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, or other trauma, problem or concern affected by a critical incident associated with public safety.
Under supervision, counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. Works with public safety officers or groups to promote optimum mental, emotional and physical health. Provides emotional, moral, esteem and informational support to public safety officers dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, or other trauma, problem or concern affected by a critical incident associated with public safety.
Location Name:
Training Division
Address1:
Upshaw Hall
Address2:
PO Box 1529
City:
Forsyth
Zipcode:
31029
County:
MONROE COUNTY
Contact Name:
Megan Geiger
Contact Phone#:
478-484-2330
Contact Email ID:
Megan.Geiger@gdc.ga.gov
Comments:
Position is open to internal and external applicants. Position is located at the North Region BCOT
Salary : $67,233 - $94,460
