Correction Officer Jobs in Georgia

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Corrections Officer

  • Coweta County
  • Newnan, GA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Newnan, GA
  • 8 hours ago

Obtain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification, within six months....

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Truck Driver (Corrections Officer)

  • Coweta County
  • Newnan, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Newnan, GA
  • 2 days ago

Obtain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Corrections Officer and National Safety Council Flagger certifications within six months, which requires: At least 18 years of age A US Citizen...

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Correctional Officer

  • CoreCivic
  • Nicholls, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Nicholls, GA
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting....

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Title: Customer Service Officer Community Bank Sarina QLD

  • BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED
  • GA
  • 4 days ago
  • GA
  • 4 days ago

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank and you. We've never been 'just a bank'. Just like you should never be 'just an employee'. We're united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and...

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Juvenile Correctional Officer I (SERT) - Eastman YDC - Eastman, GA (FSC)

  • State of Georgia
  • Eastman, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Eastman, GA
  • 13 days ago

Agency Requirements: Must have valid Driver License For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions please click here: Military Salary Increase Incentive Amount: 2.5% for one...

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Juvenile Correctional Officer - Cadwell RYDC - Cadwell, GA (FSC)

  • State of Georgia
  • Cadwell, GA
  • 19 days ago
  • Cadwell, GA
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary: Positively impact the lives of youth in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice through the collaborative creation and maintenance of a safe, therapeutic, and educational...

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Detention Officer I & II

  • City of Smyrna, GA
  • Smyrna, GA
  • 25 days ago
  • Smyrna, GA
  • 25 days ago

CONTACTS Contacts are typically with coworkers, judges, probation officers, parole officers, representatives of other law enforcement or correctional agencies, inmates, family members, attorneys, clergy...

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Detention Officer

  • The GEO Group
  • Folkston, GA
  • 26 days ago
  • Folkston, GA
  • 26 days ago

Work experience in a correctional setting preferred. May be required to possess valid state driver's license....

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Detention Officer

  • Coweta County
  • Newnan, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newnan, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Filled Grade 12: Minimum Wage $23.97 per hour Dept/Div: Sheriff’s Office/N/A --- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Definition of Work Performs protective service work processing inmates, maintaining correctional...

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Corrections Officer II-37Ce

  • City Of Augusta GA
  • Augusta, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Education: High school diploma, or GED is required Experience: Three (3) years of experience in public safety, law enforcement, corrections, and/or military field....

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Correctional Officer (entry and senior level)

  • Gwinnett County (GA)
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 30+ days ago

safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting Grade The grade for this position is CR213 or CR223 Correctional Officer Salary: 4,300 hiring incentive...

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Corrections Officer

  • Chatham County, GA
  • Savannah, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 45+ days ago

Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy. This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug testing....

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Juvenile Correctional Officer - Eastman YDC -Eastman GA (FSC)

  • State of Georgia
  • Eastman, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Eastman, GA
  • 45+ days ago

Agency Requirements: Must have valid Driver License For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions please click here: Military Salary Increase Incentive Amount: 2.5% for one...

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Juvenile Correctional Officer- Atlanta YDC -Atlanta GA

  • State of Georgia
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 45+ days ago

Agency Requirements: Must have valid Driver License For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions please click here: Military Salary Increase Incentive Amount: 2.5% for one...

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Juvenile Correctional Officer - Bob Richards RYDC - Rome GA (FSC)

  • State of Georgia
  • Rome, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rome, GA
  • 45+ days ago

Agency Requirements: Must have valid Driver License For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions please click here: Military Salary Increase Incentive Amount: 2.5% for one...

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Demographic Data for Georgia

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Georgia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Georgia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
High School or GED
26.2%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Georgia
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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