Security Emergency Response Team (sert) Jco1 - Milledgeville Itu/ydc

SECURITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (SERT) JCO1 - MILLEDGEVILLE ITU/YDCDescriptionAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERUnder supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves. Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors. Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment. Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws. Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes. Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods. Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports. Responds to emergencies. Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.NOTES:1. In addition to the established salary the following incentives will be applicable to this position: SERT Incentive Pay - 10% per month.2. Applicants selected for these positions will be required to take and pass a Physical Assessment exam.3. Effective November 1, 2013, all applicants for a JCO 1 position will be required to take the Compass Exam prior to submitting an application for employment. Applications for JCO 1 positions will only be considered with accompanying passing test scores. If an applicant for a JCO 1 position has a 4 year degree from an accredited college or university OR a current POST certification they are EXEMPT from having to take the Compass test and do NOT have to provide a SAT or ACT test score. However, the applicant must provide a copy of the degree or POST profile with their completed application.4. This position is eligible for a Military Salary Incentive. This incentive is for current/former service members who have served on active duty.The selected candidate is subject to a background check which may include criminal and employment history, fingerprinting, psychological testing, references and social media.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED AND any combination of training and experience which would enable the applicant to meet the minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).Job Law EnforcementPrimary Location GA-Baldwin-MilledgevilleShift Day JobNumber of Openings 2Job Posting May 9, 2019Closing Date May 16, 2019Job Number: LAW038P