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Georgia Department of Corrections
Corrections Officer - Protect & Maintain Secure Facilities
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$52,606 / year median in Georgia
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Georgia Department of Corrections is hiring Corrections Officers to maintain custody and security of prisoners and to enforce institutional policies within correctional facilities. The role requires enforcing rules, escorting offenders, screening visitors, and patrolling assigned areas to ensure safety and order.
Starting salary is $45,806 per year with increases after 6 months and at the 12‑month mark. Benefits include holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401K/457 plan, and#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Georgia Department of Corrections is hiring Corrections Officers to maintain custody and security of prisoners and to enforce institutional policies within correctional facilities. The role requires enforcing rules, escorting offenders, screening visitors, and patrolling assigned areas to ensure safety and order.
Starting salary is $45,806 per year with increases after 6 months and at the 12‑month mark. Benefits include holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401K/457 plan, and#J-18808-Ljbffr
Starting salary is $45,806 per year with increases after 6 months and at the 12‑month mark. Benefits include holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401K/457 plan, and#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Georgia Department of Corrections is hiring Corrections Officers to maintain custody and security of prisoners and to enforce institutional policies within correctional facilities. The role requires enforcing rules, escorting offenders, screening visitors, and patrolling assigned areas to ensure safety and order.
Starting salary is $45,806 per year with increases after 6 months and at the 12‑month mark. Benefits include holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401K/457 plan, and#J-18808-Ljbffr