What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Officer (Calhoun State Prison) position at Georgia Dept of Corrections?
Calhoun State Prison is located in Morgan, Georgia in Calhoun County, Georgia. The facility houses Adult Male Felons with a capacity of 1539. It was constructed in 1993 and opened in 1994. It was renovated in 1999 and 2008. It is a Medium Security Prison.
Those interested in more information are encouraged to call the Department of Corrections Southwest P.A.R.C recruiting Lieutenants. Lt Davis 706-325-2461 or Lt. Hendrix 229-310-3584.
Those interested in more information are encouraged to call the Department of Corrections Southwest P.A.R.C recruiting Lieutenants. Lt Davis 706-325-2461 or Lt. Hendrix 229-310-3584.
Job Overview:
This position has an opportunity for growth and advancement as a field-training officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Unit Manager, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, Deputy Warden and Warden. There are also opportunities to advance in the roles of human resource positions such as recruitment and central H.R. personnel. In addition, you can advance in special operations, training and executive roles such as director assistant director and who knows maybe even our commissioner. You are eligible for promotions in as little as 12 months with the State of Georgia.
Responsibilities and Duties:
As a corrections officer, you are responsible for maintaining order and enforcing the rules and regulations set forth by the Georgia dept. of Corrections.
- Keeping accountability of offenders.
- DE-escalating issues.
- Counseling offenders.
- Making rounds, observing, and reporting issues.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Entry Level Position no prior qualifications needed.
- Male applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to do eight push-ups twelve sit-ups and run/ walk a mile in sixteen minutes, Female applicants must be able to demonstrate four push-ups eight sit-ups and run/walk a mile in sixteen minutes.
- Must have the following documents or the ability to obtain them, High school diploma/G.E.D, any of the following (act, sat, compass or accuplacer scores) driver's license, social security card and birth certificate.
- Must have a clean criminal record meaning no arrest or convictions for the following, Drugs, Theft, obstruction of a law enforcement official, domestic violence, affray, or any charges that required extensive probation that required completion of a jail sentence.
- Must be able to attend P.O.S.T certified corrections academy in Forsyth GA. Training is a 5-week program that gets your ready for this position.
During this 5-week course of study, you will learn the workings of the criminal mind, ethics, use of force, defensive tactics, criminal law, case study, and daily nutrition. Training is paid (meaning you will receive your entry salary during the duration of school) transportation to and from school is provided along with housing and meals.
Benefits include:
Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Life, Spouse Life, Child Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness Spouse, Critical Illness Term Care, Peach State Reserves (401K or 457), Path2College 529 Plan.
Other Benefits include:
- Employee purchasing spending account, Atlanta Postal Credit Union | Georgia United Credit Union | Southern Federal Credit Union.
- Retirement (ERS) | Retirement (ERS) FORMS | Retirement (TRS) - With Approval.
- POAB - Peace Officers' Annuity & Benefit Fund of GA | Employee Assistance Program: www.EAPHelpLink.com.
- Password: Georgia | Correctional Peace Officer Foundation.
- Student Financial Aid.
- Montgomery GI Bill Program| 12 Paid Holidays per the year 2020.
- Police Benevolent Association of Georgia | Annual Leave | Sick Leave 120 hours sick leave a year and 120 hours vacation a year.
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