What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer position at Montgomery State Prison?
Officer Salary Highlights
- STARTING SALARY $40,040.00/YR ($19.25/HR)
- AFTER 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT $41,641.60/YR ($20.02/HR)
- AFTER 12 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT $44,044.00/YR ($21.17/HR)
*****For more information call Lieutenant Kennith Lumley at 912-583-3752
or Kim Bivins at 912-583-3600
MUST BE 21 YRS OF AGE OR OLDER. (18-20 Years old can be hired if you have previous law enforcement or military experience.)
Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities. Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility. Responds to emergencies. Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports. Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods. Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes. Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment. Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband. Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves. Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Driver's License
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- High school diploma or 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.)
This position is located at Montgomery State Prison in Mount Vernon, Georgia.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,040.00 - $44,044.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,040 - $44,044
