Correctional Detail Officer- G12 – Park Services

Supervises and observes inmate activities; maintains security of inmates and the general public; completes regular Inmate attendance count. Searches inmates, equipment, and van to remove contraband. Administers medications and first aid to inmates; responds to inmate requests for other medical attention. Transports inmates to and from assignments. Ensures inmate compliance with state and departmental policies and procedures. Maintains daily reports of all accidents, incidents, and activities. Receives and releases inmates transferred to and from correctional facility; completes required paperwork. Supervises the routine cleaning and maintenance of tools and van. Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of modern corrections practices and procedures. Knowledge of Department of Corrections guidelines and federal and state laws pertaining to the incarceration of persons. Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques. Knowledge of the safe use of power tools and lawn equipment. Skill in the use of self-defense techniques, including firearms. Skill in problem solving and decision-making. Skill in management and supervision. Skill in the preparation of reports and records. Skill in oral and written communication.

High School Diploma or GED; or any combination of education, training and experience, which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Possession of or ability to readily obtain certification by the Georgia Department of Corrections. Must possess a P.O.S.T. certification. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.