Correction Officer 1 - Whitworth Women's Facility
Corrections Officer Job Summary:
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 report any problems. Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports. Responds to emergencies. Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.
Starting salary is $45,806 per year, with a salary increase after 6 months and a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark.
13 paid holidays per year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401K/457 Plan, Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, Life Insurance. Location Name: Whitworth Women's Facility.
Address1: 414 Valley Hart Road.
City: Hartwell.
Zipcode: 30643.
County: HART COUNTY.
About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC):
The Georgia Department of Corrections (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. For more information on the GDC, please visit
Mission Statement:
To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.
Qualifications - External:
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.).
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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 report any problems.
- Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports.
- Responds to emergencies.
- Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility.
- Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.
For immediate consideration, apply online at Use the “About GDC” drop down menu and select “Join our Team”.
If you have any questions or need an update regarding your application, please email: [email protected]
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