Job Description
Join Atlanta's premier public safety team as a Weekend Correctional Officer. This critical role ensures facility security, inmate supervision, and emergency response during weekend shifts. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a schedule that balances work-life harmony while serving your community.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce facility protocols to maintain safety and order
- Conduct regular security checks and perimeter surveillance to prevent breaches
- Respond to medical emergencies, altercations, and security incidents with appropriate protocols
- Document daily operations, incident reports, and inmate behavior in digital systems
- Coordinate with law enforcement agencies during transfers and emergency situations
- Conduct intake/release procedures for weekend arrivals and departures
- Train and mentor new officers on weekend-specific protocols
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent; associate degree preferred
- Valid Georgia Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certification
- Minimum 2 years correctional or law enforcement experience
- Ability to pass extensive background check and physical fitness assessment
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days
- Strong conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts
- Proficiency in digital reporting systems (e.g., NCIC, facility management software)