This range is provided by State of Georgia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$21.18/hr - $21.18/hr
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 $21.18 per hour, 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/467 Plan, Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, Life Insurance.
Location Name: Walker State Prison Address1: 97 Kevin Lane Address2: P.O. Box 98 City: Rock Spring Zipcode: 30739 County: WALKER COUNTY
Click the link below to download and complete an SOG Application
State of Georgia Security Application
If you have any questions or need any updates regarding your application, please email applications.recruitment@gdc.ga.gov .
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 https://jobs.gdc.ga.gov.
Mission Statement
To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.
High school diploma or 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.).
Additional Information
Agency Logo: Requisition ID: LAW09LC
Number of Openings: 0
Advertised Salary: $44,044/yr.; $21.18/hour
Shift: Variable
Posting End Date: Aug 30, 2024
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Health Care Provider
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Hospitals and Health Care
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