Corrections Officer (E)

Job Description:

Corrections Officer (E)

Description

Position open until Filled

Salary Range: $24.00/hr

General Description and Classification Standards

Supervises inmates in penal facilities in a specific area of assignment within the corrections/detention system. Duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining order and discipline within the facilities; supervising, escorting, and transporting inmates; patrolling assigned areas and inspecting buildings and inmate cells; controlling contraband and preventing escape; ensuring the safety of inmates and staff; assisting fellow officers; preparing logs, reports, and other documents; working to achieve the highest level of cooperation and to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of all departments within the City of Atlanta.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) years of relevant experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Licensures and Certifications

Position would be expected to have licensure or professional certifications appropriate to the position. Valid Georgia driver's license required.

Preferred Requirements

Two (2) years of related experience in law enforcement or related area preferred.

Work Environment: Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Salary:

$24.00/hr