Correctional Officer

Georgia Department of Corrections; Georgia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Raise program (4% after 6 months; 5-7%

Paid vacations and holidays

Overtime available

In-depth training

Job summary

Georgia Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals to join Walker State Prison as Correctional Officers. The role emphasizes safety, order, and inmate supervision, with hands-on training provided.

Competitive benefits include raises within the first year (4% after 6 months, 5%–7% after 12 months), paid vacations and holidays, overtime opportunities, and a solid foundation for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular head counts to ensure inmate safety.
• Maintain routines and supervise activities to minimize disturbances.
• Perform pat searches and searches of inmate bunks and spaces.
• Resolve conflicts among inmate population with professionalism.
• Supervise inmates during activities to enforce rules and safety.

Job description

We are looking for driven, career-minded individuals here at Walker State Prison. We offer competitive benefits, raises within the first year (4% after first 6 months, 5%-7% after 12 months), paid vacations and holidays, overtime available, and in-depth training to prepare you for your career.

Correctional Officers are responsible for maintaining safety and order within the prison. Some job duties include conducting regular head counts, maintain routines, conduct pat searches and searches of inmate bunks and spaces, resolving conflicts among inmate population, and supervising inmates during activities.

Becoming a CO is your first step into the Georgia Department of Corrections, where the door is open to wide array of possible careers and promotions. The GDC can offer you job security and a solid foundation on which to build your future.

Pay raise after 6 months and 12 months