Profiles in Corrections: Interdiction Response Team

The Interdiction Response Team (IRT) focuses on professionalism and precision when they conduct shakedowns and search facilities for contraband. They also help keep the state of Georgia safe by escorting GDC members and managing protests.

[@thomasnugent3836]

Looking good ! Happy hunting !

[@michaeljefferson3041]

Why would they require a background check if you're already employed as a CO?

[@SOREMX]

They are held
To a higher standard

[@nekoeades1499]

Different places have different standards

[@AP-fv2in]

Hamilton County,IN C.O.'s just stand around dipping and spitting in a Mountain Dew bottle. It is hilarious.

[@AAMUteacher04]

What are the requirements for being a CO?

[@ryanwells9406]

18 years old, current valid drivers license, high school diploma or GED, social security card, situps, pushups and run a mile in 16 minutes, no felonies or domestic violence, DD214 if former military.

[@GACorrections]

Jobs.gdc.ga.gov has it all. For minimum requirements go to Applying > Application Instructions. Pages 2 and 3 cover all the requirements. jobs.gdc.ga.gov/pdf/GDC_Application_Instructions.pdf

[@michaeljefferson3041]

🤣

[@apollyon1509]

What kind of hats are they wearing, is that a bdu cap? It looks flatter on the crown.

[@ZillennialCatholic95]

They look like standard issue patrol caps worn by the military to me just in a pure black color instead of having a camouflage pattern on it.

[@dellamcarter5405]

Wonder how many times this is done in a month 😂😂😂