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Correctional Ofc1- Phillips Transitional Center

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Corrections, Georgia Department of - GDC

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May 23, 2025 Post Date

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Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities. Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility. Responds to emergencies. Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports. Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods. Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes. Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment. Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband. Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves. Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations

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, 401(k), Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, Life Insurance.

Location Name:

Phillips Transitional Center

Address1:

2989 West Rock Quarry Road

City:

Buford

Zipcode:

30519

County:

GWINNETT COUNTY

If you have any questions or need any updates regarding your application, please email [email protected] ([email protected]?subject=Correctional%20Officer%20Application)

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

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+ Requisition ID: LAW0ABL

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: $44,044/yr.; $21.18/hour

+ Shift: Variable

+ Posting End Date: Jun 22, 2025