What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer 1 position at Whitworth Women's Facility?
Company Overview
The Whitworth Women's Facility is a state prison dedicated to the incarceration and rehabilitation of female offenders. Operated by the Georgia Department of Corrections, it provides a secure environment focused on safety, security, and effective correctional programs.
Overview
We are seeking a proactive and vigilant Correctional Officer 1 to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining safety and order within the facility, supervising inmates, and ensuring compliance with all security protocols. Your efforts will directly contribute to creating a secure environment where staff and inmates can thrive.
Responsibilities
- Enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
- Enforce 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.
- Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment.
- Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with 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.
- Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports.
- Responds to emergencies.
- Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside the facility.
- Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- US Citizen
- Minimum 18 years of age, preferred 21 years of age
- Pass background investigation requiring criminal history and driver history checks.
- 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.)
Pay: From $45,806.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,806