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Correctional Officer - Calhoun State Prison

State of Georgia • Calhoun, GA • 1w ago

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Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves. Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors. Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment. Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws. Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes. Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods. Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports. Responds to emergencies. Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.

Starting salary is $22.02 per hour, with a salary increase after 6 months and a promotion and another increase at the 12 month mark.

13 paid holidays per year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401K/457 Plan, Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, Life Insurance

NOTE: Calhoun State Prison is located in Morgan (Calhoun County), Georgia, NOT the city of Calhoun. Morgan is in southwest Georgia, 3 hours south of Atlanta and 30 minutes west of Albany. If you live in northwest Georgia and are not willing to relocate to southwest Georgia, do not apply for this position. Instead, please apply for positions at Hays State Prison or Walker State Prison.

About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 47,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, please visit https://jobs.gdc.ga.gov.

Location Name: Calhoun State Prison

Address1: 27823 Main Street

City: Morgan Zipcode: 39866

County: CALHOUN COUNTY

If you have any questions or need any updates regarding your application, please email applications.recruitment@gdc.ga.gov (employmentservices.personnel@gdc.ga.gov?subject=Correctional%20Officer%20Application) .

Mission Statement:

To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.

High school diploma or GED AND any combination of training and experience which would enable the applicant to meet the minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

Additional Information

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Requisition ID: LAW0AIV

Number of Openings: 1

Advertised Salary: $45,806/yr.; $22.02/hour

Shift: Variable

Posting End Date: Aug 2, 2025

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