Floyd County is looking for Correctional Officers!

The purpose of this classification is to maintain the safety, security, control, and welfare of persons incarcerated in the Floyd County Prison.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and controls offenders within the institution.
• Maintains security of institutions and grounds, including observing and searching for contraband.
• Supervises offenderactivities and movements.
• Assists in dispensing medication to offenders.
• Settles disputes between offenders.
• Assists in offendercounts.
• Checks doors for security; inspects for unusual, illegal, or unsafe activity and emergencies; conducts shakedowns to seize contraband material and weapons.
• Assists in processing offenders in and out.
• Directs work of trustees; operates lock systems.
• Monitors offenders' movement within the institution.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No felony convictions or misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law.
• Must be fingerprinted, and a search made of local, state, and national files to disclose any criminal records.
• Ability to be Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Will be required to attend five (5) weeks of training at the Georgia Department of Corrections Training Center.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.