• Plans and supervises the work of inmates at work sites; reports inmate problems and concerns to a supervisor, Muscogee County Prison, or state officials as required; takes counts of inmates throughout the day; conducts searches of inmates for contraband items; administers medications and first aid; responds to inmate requests for other medical attention; transports inmates to and from work assignments; and ensures that inmates are in compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Ensures that maintenance activities meet department specifications.
• Mows the city's rights-of-way; assists the forestry division in planting, removing, and pruning trees; removes fallen trees and debris from roadways after storms; spreads sand on roadways after oil spills; spreads mulch and pine straw around trees. Performs inventories of tools and equipment.
• Trains inmate; assigns and directs work; makes recommendations for job suitability.
• Maintains daily reports of all incidents, accidents, and activities.
• Ensures that inmates wear proper safety equipment inside work areas. Inspects the inmate van for cleanliness; performs preventive maintenance. Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in safe working order.
• Attends training seminars to upgrade skills in self-defense techniques, the use of firearms, report writing, communication, first aid, and CPR.
• Marks areas for tree planting; checks the location of underground power, gas, phone, cable, and water lines; ensures that proper tree planting techniques are followed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of training and supervisory techniques; the operation of forestry maintenance equipment; the principles and practices of self defense, CPR, and first aid; Department of Corrections guidelines, practices and procedures and state and federal laws pertaining to incarcerated persons; techniques of preserving and replacing trees.
• Skill in maintaining records; the operation of gas-powered tools, two-way radios and in oral and written communication.

Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Employees must pass P.O.S.T. certification within the time frame required by this department, which is normally within six months but may be altered. Must possess a valid driver's license. A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.