Job description

Non Certified / Certified Correctional Officer
The Jackson County Government is seeking applicants for a Corrections Officer at the Jackson County Correctional Institute. This position is responsible for supervising inmates and providing for the security of the prison. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be a P.O.S.T. certified Corrections Officer or obtain the P.O.S.T. certification within the specified time determined by the Warden and/or his designee. Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. The starting rate is $19.55
Benefits: Defined Benefit Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, Holiday, Vacation/Sick Leave, Supplemental Insurance Options.

Provides assistance with any security matters at the Jackson County Correctional Institute on assigned shift; conducts investigations on potential security matters; conduct routine security inspections of facility throughout shift; conducts isolation and dorms checks; takes head counts throughout the shift; acts on emergency situations following established protocol; breaks up fights among inmates; supervises investigation of rule violation on assigned shift.

Monitors inmate activity within the facility and on work detail; observes physical condition of inmates; oversees shakedown of inmates; oversees inmate food service; distributes medication, packages, mail, and other items to inmates; notifies inmates of required attendance at classes or other engagements; may serve on the inmate classification committee; may conduct inmate drug testing; may assist with inmate transfer process; may participate in transportation of inmates.

May maintain effective control of keys, locks, doors, and other locking devices; maintains a working key board and back-up key system; may conduct monthly physical check of the emergency keys to assure they are working properly; may be assigned to the control room to monitor all activity in and out of the facility.

Maintains all tool reports; documents missing or lost tools; replace and properly identifies any broken or lost tools.

May maintain inventory and issue clothing items accordingly as per clothing request and in a timely manner; may issue initial clothing to all new arrivals and maintains proper inventory logs for each.

Responds to telephone and radio calls.

Completes duty and incident reports.

Operates a personal computer, copier, fax machine, phone system, communication system, and other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the possible use of word processing, database, or other system software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent with one to two years related work experience and some knowledge of the daily operations and security matters at a correctional facility; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have the ability to obtain POST certification from the Georgia Department of Corrections.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may require exposure to such environmental conditions as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Jackson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.55 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
None

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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