WhoWurks™ Staffing Agency: a good job company Correctional Officer (Events and Venues) Columbus, GA · Full time Company website

This position is responsible for supervising inmate laborers in the maintenance of the Civic Center facilities.

Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Trains and supervises the work of inmates; maintains security of assigned inmates in arena maintenance, event operations, and building and ground maintenance activities. 
  • Supervises the set up and tear down of staging platforms for concerts, religious events, cultural events, and trade shows. 
  • Supervises the set up of banquet tables; places rubber cover on arena floor during ice season. 
  • Supervises the set up of the basketball floor; installs basketball goals; removes torn or broken basketball rims or goals. 
  • Supervises the repair and maintenance of Civic Center facilities including painting, carpentry, HVAC maintenance, masonry, and carpet cleaning. 
  • Supervises custodial activities including cleaning restrooms and kitchen areas; vacuums carpets, scrubs and waxes floors, dusts, washes windows, and performs other miscellaneous custodial duties. 
  • Assists in lowering scoreboard from its ceiling position; supervises the set up of telescopic seating and floor seating; supervises the set up of barricades during concerts. 
  • Counts inmates hourly and reports numbers and location of inmates to Muscogee County Prison; searches for and removes contraband; administers medicines and first-aid; responds to inmate requests for other medical attention. 
  • Transfers inmates to and from work assignments; ensures inmate compliance with departmental policies and procedures. 
  • Interviews, hires, trains, assigns, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel. 
  • Oversees security policies and procedures during events to prevent theft, damage, vandalism, or other criminal activities. 
  • Oversees all traffic control points within the building to restrict travel; checks credentials of visitors and staff. 
  • Assists with planning security and safety policies and procedures; ensures that radio procedures are followed. 
  • Oversees the emergency evacuation of the facility. Performs other related duties as assigned. 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of ice rink installation and maintenance. 
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of stage construction. 
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of basketball floor installation, maintenance, and repair. 
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of the repair and maintenance of public facilities. 
  • Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, and safety and security methods and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of event and facility security. 
  • Skill in the supervision of inmate laborers. 
  • Skill in problem solving and decision making. 
  • Skill in management and supervision. 
  • Skill in the use of weapons and restraining devices. 
  • Skill in oral and written communication.

  

Supervisory Controls

  • The incumbent assigns work in terms of general instructions.
  • The incumbent spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. 


Guidelines

Guidelines include safety and evacuation rules, rules governing the supervision of inmates, and government and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application. 


Complexity

The work consists of related supervisory and technical duties. Simultaneous events 

contribute to the complexity of the position. 


Scope and Effect

  • The purpose of this position is to supervise inmate laborers in the maintenance 
  • of the Civic Center facility and grounds and to supervise event and facility security. Successful performance results in the provision of a safe and well-maintained facility. 


Personal Contacts

Contacts are typically with co-workers, police officers, inmates, emergency 

personnel, vendors, and the general public. 


Purpose of Contacts

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, 

motivate personnel and provide services. 


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. 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 driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.


Physical Requirements

  • The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, 
  • walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
  • The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. 


Work Environment

  • The work is typically performed in an office and throughout the Civic Center facility. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving 
  • parts.
  • Work may be performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather, and requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves. 


Supervisory and Management Responsibility

This position has direct supervision over inmate laborers and part-time security staff.


WSA believes in Equal Opportunities for all. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizen status, disability, genetic information, or veterans' status. We value and promote diversity in the workplace.

Salary

$24.15 - $45 per hour