What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Captain position at State of Georgia?
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Job Description:
Plans and assists with custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. May develop and implement security policies and procedures. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff. Assures that law and order are maintained and that the laws, policies, rules and regulations are enforced to prevent crimes and to protect lives and property. Coordinates prisoner activities and prisoner headcount procedures. Establishes a plan for and oversees correctional staff in the control of contraband. Implements applicable institutional emergency plans and procedures. Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges corrections employees. Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for corrections staff. Oversees and directs correctional staff in the transfer of offenders from one institution to another. Supervises assigned correctional staff and ensures conformity with department and institutional security policies and procedures.
Benefits
Annual Leave: 3 weeks paid Annual Leave 1st 12 months.
Sick Leave: 3 weeks paid Sick Leave 1st 12 months.
Paternity Leave: 3 weeks of Paid Paternity Leave.
Educational Leave: 1 day
Holidays: the state of Georgia recognizes 13 paid holidays
Retirement: 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Available Insurance: Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life insurance
Tax Deferred Spending Accounts: Healthcare; Childcare
We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
- Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards:
1. Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.
2. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.
3. Eligible to work in the U.S.
4. Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
**High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution**
