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City of Americus, GA

Correctional Officer

Americus, GA · On-site

$35K/yr

Continuous Description Correctional Officer The City of Americus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Correctional Officer . The beginning salary for this position is $35095.76 ...

State of Iowa

Correctional Officer

Fort Madison, IA · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Correctional Officer - State of Iowa Department of Corrections Are you ready for more than just a job. How about a career that challenges you, shapes lives, and contributes to the safety and security ...

Go McPherson

Correctional Officer

Mcpherson, KS · On-site

$21.40/hr

Correctional Officer at McPherson County Law Enforcement Center: The McPherson County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Full-time Correctional Officer. County Benefits Package included. Requirements ...

State of Wisconsin

Correctional Officer

Green Bay, WI · On-site +1

$35.37/hr

The Correctional Officer communicates institution information and concerns, maintains record keeping systems, and maintains professional interactions with staff, residents, and the public. The ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Officer

Nicholls, GA · On-site

$37K - $48K/yr

We are hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: Company ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Officer

Clifton, TN · On-site

$37K - $48K/yr

We are hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: Company ...

Go McPherson

Correctional Officer

Mcpherson, KS · On-site

$21.40/hr

Correctional Officer at McPherson County Law Enforcement Center: The McPherson County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Full-time Correctional Officer. County Benefits Package included. Requirements ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Officer

Olney Springs, CO · On-site

$43K - $56K/yr

We are hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: Company ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for correctional officer jobs 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.
Infographic showing various Correctional Officer Jobs job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,007 per year, or $26 per hour.

Correctional Officer

City of Americus, GA

Americus, GA • On-site

$35K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Salary : $35,095.75 Annually
Location : Americus
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300010
Department: Public Works
Division: Grounds & Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Correctional Officer
The City of Americus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Correctional Officer.
The beginning salary for this position is $35095.76 annually ($16.87/hour).
Examples of Duties
Responsibilities of this position are to supervise, direct and guard inmates on assigned work details; monitors activities and behavior of inmates on a continual basis, drives van with trailer to transport inmates to/from work sites or correctional facility, evaluates safety and security of work area, maintains inmate discipline; enforces established correctional institution rules and regulations; assists in restraining violent/unruly inmates; conducts regular headcounts of inmates; searches inmates, vehicles and grounds as needed to locate/remove contraband or weapons; ensures separation of inmates from the public; prevents escape of inmates while on work detail; operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with work details, and receives or prepares various forms, reports, work orders or correspondence in communication with supervisors employees, other departments, law enforcement personnel, correctional institute and/ or the public.
Typical Qualifications
Requirements include High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by completion of basic correctional officer training program; supplemented by five (5) months previous experience and/ or training involving corrections, law enforcement, or security work. Required qualifications may be any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid Georgia Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Correctional Officer certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
PROOF OF REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.
We pride ourselves on providing competitive pay and an excellent benefits package that includes; Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Retirement Options, Wellness Programs, 11 Paid Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation Leave, and much more, while also ensuring that we remain compliant with the City Personnel policies and procedures and Local, State, and Federal regulations.

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