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CoreCivic

Correctional Officer - Up to $5k for Current Certified Officers(All Levels/All Shifts ) Hiring Event

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $22.03–$23/hr
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Nicholls, GA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026

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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

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Job Description

This job is performed at Coffee Correctional Facility in Nicholls, GA.
  • 8/11/26
  • 12/31/26
  • Now Offering up to $5000 for Current Certified Officers
  • All Applicants Must have Certification at time of Hire
  • $22.03
  • $23.
23 per hour Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis and have the option to access up to 70% of their earned wages on demand, any day of the week. At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. You may have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Veterans are encouraged to apply. You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility. You must be able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc. CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions requiring criminal justice experience. You may be a fit for this role if you: Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent. We train you to be successful: Paid training, and where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment (we pay the cost for you). Have a valid driver's license. Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training. Are available to work any hours, any shift. Are at least 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.03
  • $23.
23 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person