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Harris County

Correctional Officer for Prison

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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

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCorrectional Officer for PrisonHarris County, Georgia, with a population of 36,000 and located in west central Georgia along the Alabama border 60 miles southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus, is accepting applications for a full time Correctional Officer for the County Prison. This position is responsible for protecting the public as well as fulfilling the needs of the county entities or contracted details.

HSD or GED plus two years of related experience. The Correctional Officer assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. The work consists of related administrative, supervisory, and security duties.

The starting salary is $19.71 per hour, plus generous benefits including a five-year vesting schedule for retirement.

To apply and learn more about the county and its benefits, visit the Harris County website at .Position is opened until filled. Hiring is dependent upon successfully passing drug screening, background check, social media check, employment check, and driving history check. Harris County, Georgia is an EOE.