NEEDED: Prison Labor Foreman
LOCATION: COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER 400 4th St Columbus GA 31901
HOURS: As Needed/ Event Driven 7 days a week MondaySunday 12:00 AM 12:00 PM
DRESS CODE: Black or brown shoes and black pants
REQUIREMENTS:
- Dependable Transportation
- Dependable and punctual attendance
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
- Skills in the use of selfdefense techniques including firearms.
- Skillin problem solving and decisionmaking.
- Skills in management and supervision.
- Skills in the preparation of reports and records.
- Skills in oral and written communication.
Educational and Training Requirements:
- Ability to read write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
- No experience requirements.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain certification by the Georgia Department of Corrections. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor.
- Must pass P.O.S.T. certification within the time frame required by this department which is normally within six months but may be altered.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Physical Requirements:
- Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting standing stooping bending crouching or walking.
- Occasionally lifts light and heavy objects climbs ladders and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
- Work is typically performed outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
- May be exposed to dust dirt grease machinery with moving parts and irritating chemicals.
- Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks goggles or gloves.