Correctional Officer (entry and senior level)

The Gwinnett County Department of Corrections is the first accredited, government-owned correctional facility in Georgia. The mission is to promote community safety by maintaining a safe and secure environment that encourages positive change and provides quality services that make a difference.The Correctional Officer position is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of offenders and employees. The role assists in supervising offenders, exercising security to prevent escape, conducting routine cell inspections, strip searches, and confiscating contraband.Applicants must pass a comprehensive background process including fingerprinting and criminal, controlled substance, driving, and employment history checks. The first phase includes an assessment & oral interview. The second phase includes a drug screen and a psychological exam.Essential DutiesIntervening during disturbances, riots, and related emergencies to maintain or gain control of offendersHandling stressful situations according to departmental policy/procedure, restraining combative/uncooperative offendersConducting shakedowns of the offender's property for unauthorized contrabandProviding transportation for offenders to outside appointments, work details, and in times of emergencyInteracting with offenders in an open dormitory settingMonitoring offender's visitation, mail, and telephone communicationsMonitoring activities of offenders, maintaining daily logs, and completing forms and reportsMaintaining the accountability of offendersConducting official countsMinimum QualificationsMust be a U.S. CitizenMust be 21 years of ageHigh School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent educationValid driver's license from state of residencyMust be able to work an on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidaysMust be able to successfully pass the five-week Basic Correctional Officer Training CoursePay$49,102.00 (base salary) with a high school diploma or GED$50,575.06 (base salary + 3% education incentive) for an associate degree$52,048.12 (base salary + 6% education incentive) for a bachelor's degreeIncentives3% pay incentive for an associate degree6% pay incentive for a bachelor's degree5% Shift Differential pay: Evening Shift (2:00 – 10:30 pm) and Morning Shift (10:00 pm – 6:30 am)$4,300 hiring incentive for Correctional Officer and $4,700 for Senior Correctional OfficerEffective 4/11/2023: position eligible for the Employee Referral ProgramGradeThe grade for the Correctional Officer position is CR213 and the grade for the Correctional Officer Senior is CR223.Safety RequirementsThis is a safety-sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug screen and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.Equal Opportunity EmployerGwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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