Correctional Detail Officer C01 Park Services

Correctional Detail Officer C01 Park Services

Salary

$20.64 Hourly

Location

Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000383

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Park Services

Opening Date

07/12/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position supervises inmate laborers in the repair and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities and grounds.

• 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.
• Skill in the use of self defense techniques, including firearms.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in management and supervision.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee 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

The work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending and crouching. The employee occasionally lifts heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses power/hand tools, uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Distinguishes shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed while standing or walking. The employee frequently lifts light objects, occasionally lifts heavy objects, and occasionally uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: Balance and maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a P.O.S.T. Certification?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of management experience do you have in corrections, security and/or penal institutions?

• None
• 0 - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

Do you have any supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Please list and explain any work experience you have in the use of self-defense techniques, including firearms.

07

Please list and explain any work experience you have with the preparation of reports and records.

08

Please list and explain any work experience you have with the Department of Corrections guidelines, practices and procedures and federal and state laws pertaining to incarcerated persons.

09

Please list and explain any work experience you have with first aid and CPR techniques.

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR