Correctional Officer (entry and senior level)
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Correctional Officer (entry and senior level)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Merit
Job Number
25-03392
Department
Department of Corrections
Opening Date
09/16/2025
Closing Date
11/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Benefits
Questions
Class Summary
The Gwinnett County Department of Corrections became the first accredited, government-owned correctional facility in the state of Georgia. The mission of the Department of Corrections is to promote community safety by maintaining a safe and secure environment that encourages positive change and provides quality services that make a difference.
The Department currently has an authorized strength of 119 sworn officers supported by 17 non-sworn employees. Sworn Officers are trained to supervise full time incarcerated state and county sentenced inmates assigned to the facility. Our vision is to be a model of excellence in the field of corrections.
Applicants must pass a comprehensive background process (including criminal, controlled substance, driving, and employment history checks) First phase to include an assessment & oral interview. The second phase includes a drug screen and a psychological exam.
Join a dedicated team that plays a vital role in the safety and security of Gwinnett County correctional facilities. As a Correctional Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining order, enforcing rules, and ensuring the well-being of offenders. We are looking for disciplined, responsible individuals who are ready to serve and make a difference.
Essential Duties
Interacting with offenders in an open dormitory setting
Maintaining the safety and security of offenders within the facility
Maintaining the accountability of offenders
Conducting official counts
Conducting shakedowns of the offender's property for unauthorized contraband
Monitoring offender's visitation, mail, and telephone conversations
Monitoring activities of offenders and maintaining daily logs, completes forms and reports
Providing transportation of offenders to outside appointments, work details, and in times of emergency
Handling stressful situations according to departmental policy and procedure restraining combative/uncooperative offenders
Other Job Requirement / Information
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing
This job requires a public 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 for new hires
**5% Shift Differential pay Evening Shift (2:00 - 10:30pm) and Morning Shift (10:00pm - 6:30am)
$47,213.00 (base salary) with a high school diploma or GED
$48,629.39 (base salary + 3% education incentive) for an associate degree
$50,045.78 (base salary + 6% education incentive) for a bachelor's degree
Correctional Officer Senior Salary:
4,700 hiring incentive for new hires
**5% Shift Differential pay Evening Shift (2:00 - 10:30pm) and Morning Shift (10:00pm - 6:30am)
$50,990.00 - $78,496.00 with possible incentives up to
$52,519.70 - $80,850.88 (base salary + 3% education incentive) for an associate degree
$54,049.40 - $83205.76 (base salary + 6% education incentive) for a bachelor's degree
Gwinnett County has a 12-step pay system with 4 percent annual raises
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum qualifications
Correctional Officer
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be 21 years of age
High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent education
Valid driver's license from state of residency
Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to successfully pass the five-week Basic Correctional Officer Training Course
Minimum qualifications
Senior Correctional Officer
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be 21 years of age
High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent education
Valid driver's license from state of residency
One year experience as a Correctional Officer
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Valid Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT)
Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and holidays
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/classspec/detail/08c22a65f7df7d29ba695e90b72d4bca) .
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/corrections) .
Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)
FAQs
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
Medical plans for active and retired employees
Dental and vision plans
Prescription drug plan
Wellness
Onsite Employee Wellness Center
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Immunizations
Wellness education and incentive programs
Annual wellness fair
Family and Career
Training and professional development opportunities
Family planning benefits
Four weeks of paid parental leave
Time
Annual/Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per calendar year
1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
Money
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
Health Savings Account (HSA) available
Retirement and Savings Plans
401(a) Defined Contribution
457 (b) Deferred Compensation
Longevity pay
Tuition reimbursement
Financial education programs
Protection
Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Critical illness and accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Identity theft protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) .
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Are you a US Citizen?
Yes
No
02
If applying for a sworn law enforcement position you must be at least 21 years of age. Are you at least 20 years of age as of today?
Yes
No
03
Have you been convicted or entered a plea of "nolo-contendre" for any of the following traffic offenses within the last FIVE years?
Reckless Driving
Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer
Vehicular Homicide
Racing
Laying Drags
None
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Have you been convicted of or pled nolo to D.U.I., D.W.I., or similar offense within the last 5 years?
Yes
No
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Do you have any commitments that would not allow you to work on various shifts, weekends, holidays, or other periods (other than military duty)?
Yes
No
06
Have you ever used illegal drugs, to include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, angel dust/PCP, LSD/acid or other hallucinogenic, crack opium, quaaludes, speed, crank, mushrooms/peyote, ecstasy/MDMA, Ice, hashish, steroids, crystal, methadone, morphine, valium, etc.?
Yes
No
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If yes above, please provide the following information: Drug Used, Date First Used, Date Last Used, and Total Number of Times Used. If no, you must write "N/A".
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Over a period of time the duties and responsibilities of a position will tend to change. This may arise from technological changes, or changes in department policies and procedures. Are you willing to accept changes in the duties and responsibilities for the position which you have applied?
Yes
No
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Any falsification or omission will be grounds for disqualification. All information will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Have you been completely honest with us when completing your application for employment and this questionnaire?
Yes
No
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If you learned of this opening through a Gwinnett County employee referral, please list the REFERRING EMPLOYEE"S NAME, TITLE and the DEPARTMENT in which the employee currently works. If you were not referred by a Gwinnett County employee, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
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How many years of Correctional Officer experience do you have?
none
less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 7 years
7 years to less than 8 years
8 years to less than 9 years
9 years to less than 10 years
10 or more years
Required Question
Employer
Gwinnett County
Address
75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone
770.822.7915 770.822.7923
Website
http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com
