Correctional Officer

Updated: March 19, 2024 07:16 PM GMT

Full-time Job in Americus, Georgia

City of Americus

Americus, GA

Correctional Officer

The City of Americus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Correctional Officer.
The beginning salary for this position is $31,118 annually ($14.96/ hour).

Responsibilities of this position are to supervise, direct and guard inmates on assigned work details; monitors activities and behavior of inmates on a continual basis, drives van with trailer to transport inmates to/from work sites or correctional facility, evaluates safety and security of work area, maintains inmate discipline; enforces established correctional institution rules and regulations; assists in restraining violent/unruly inmates; conducts regular headcounts of inmates; searches inmates, vehicles and grounds as needed to locate/remove contraband or weapons; ensures separation of inmates from the public; prevents escape of inmates while on work detail; operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with work details, and receives or prepares various forms, reports, work... More Detail