ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Correctional O Jobs (NOW HIRING)

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsHealthcare JobsNursing JobsNurse JobsCorrectional O Jobs

Correctional O information

See salary details

$29K

$54K

$75K

How much do correctional o jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for correctional o in the United States is $54,007.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Correctional Officer and Probation Officer?

AspectCorrectional OfficerProbation Officer
CredentialsHigh school diploma or GED; some states require correctional trainingBachelor's degree often preferred; criminal justice or related field
Work EnvironmentPrison or jail facilities, supervising inmatesCommunity settings, supervising offenders on probation
Employer & IndustryCorrectional facilities, state or federal agenciesCourts, probation departments, criminal justice agencies

Correctional Officers primarily supervise inmates within correctional facilities, focusing on security and order. Probation Officers work in community settings, monitoring offenders on probation to ensure compliance with court orders. While both roles involve criminal justice and public safety, Correctional Officers work inside prisons, whereas Probation Officers operate in the community, often requiring different certifications and work environments.

What cities are hiring for Correctional O jobs?

Cities with the most Correctional O job openings:

What states have the most Correctional O jobs?

States with the most job openings for Correctional O jobs include:

What are popular job titles related to Correctional O jobs?

For Correctional O jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Correctional O jobs near you

Correctional Officer 1 - Calhoun State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections

Morgan, GA • On-site

$45K - $53K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Enforces institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.

  • Patrols assigned areas, observes offender conduct, and reports problems.

  • Takes offenders in custody, escorts them within and outside the facility, and responds to emergencies.

Georgia Department Of Corrections rating

4.4

Company rating: 4.4 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 43 rated prisons

Job description

Corrections Officer Job Summary:
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 $45,806 per year, 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.
 
Location Name: Calhoun State Prison.
Address1: 27823 Main Street.
City: Morgan.
Zipcode: 39866.
County: CALHOUN COUNTY.
 
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.
 
Mission Statement:
To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.

Qualifications - External:
  • High school diploma/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.).
 
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
  • 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.

For immediate consideration, apply online at https://gdc.georgia.gov.
Use the “About GDC” drop down menu and select “Join our Team”.
 
If you have any questions or need an update regarding your application, please email:  applications.recruitment@gdc.ga.gov.

What Georgia Department Of Corrections employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom