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Detail Officer for the Prison

Hamilton, GA · On-site

$21.21/hr

Detail Officer for Prison Harris County, Georgia, with a population of 36,000 and located in west central Georgia along the Alabama border 60 miles southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of ...

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How much do prison jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for prison in the United States is $43,685.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $51,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Are Different Types of Prison Jobs?

Prison jobs encompass a wide gamut of vocations, including corrections officers, who provide security at the prison and monitor prisoners, and healthcare professionals whose duties include treating illness and ensuring the wellness of prisoners. Healthcare professions include specialists such as psychologists and drug rehabilitation workers. Educators also work in prisons to offer classes and degree programs to prisoners. Lawyers and administrators handle legal and administrative duties, and administrative professionals work under the direction of a warden. Job responsibilities may vary depending on whether the facility is a juvenile center, a minimum security prison, or a maximum security prison.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Prison Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Prison Officer, you need a comprehensive understanding of security protocols, conflict resolution, and basic law enforcement, usually supported by a high school diploma and specialized training. Familiarity with surveillance systems, incident reporting software, and safety equipment is typically required. Strong communication, resilience under pressure, and sound judgment are essential soft skills for managing inmates and maintaining order. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring safety, enforcing rules, and supporting rehabilitation within correctional facilities.

What are some common challenges faced by correctional officers working in a prison environment?

Correctional officers often face challenges such as managing high-stress situations, maintaining personal safety, and ensuring the safety of inmates and staff. The role requires effective communication and conflict resolution skills, as officers may need to de-escalate confrontations and enforce rules consistently. Additionally, balancing security protocols with humane treatment of inmates can be demanding, and officers must remain vigilant to prevent incidents while fostering a respectful environment.

What are prison jobs?

Prison jobs refer to the various roles and responsibilities performed by incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. These jobs can include tasks such as food service, laundry, janitorial work, maintenance, and manufacturing goods. Prison jobs help facilities run smoothly, provide inmates with work experience and skills, and may offer small wages. Participation in prison jobs can also contribute to rehabilitation and improve chances of successful reentry into society after release.

What is the difference between Prison vs Correctional Officer?

AspectPrisonCorrectional Officer
DefinitionA facility where individuals are incarcerated for crimes.A professional responsible for supervising inmates within prisons or jails.
Required CredentialsVaries by facility; often includes security training and background checks.High school diploma or GED; security training; sometimes certifications.
Work EnvironmentSecure prison facilities, often indoors with security protocols.Prison or jail settings, patrolling, monitoring inmates, enforcing rules.
Industry UsagePrisons are the physical facilities; correctional officers are staff working inside them.

Prisons are the facilities where inmates are held, while correctional officers are the staff responsible for supervising and maintaining order within these facilities. Understanding this distinction helps clarify roles within the criminal justice system.

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Infographic showing various Prison job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,685 per year, or $21 per hour.

Legislative Strategist - Oklahoma

Prison Fellowship

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

$55K - $68K/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Want to make a difference? Join an organization committed to sharing the hope of true transformation with those impacted by incarceration for nearly 50 years.
Prison Fellowship® is the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit equipping the Church to serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and to advocate for justice and human dignity. Prison Fellowship and its church partners encounter Jesus with those behind bars, breaking cycles of crime and prayerfully anticipating a revival of justice, mercy, and hope in our culture.
Prison Fellowship® is an organization committed to the highest standards of conduct, ethics and Christian values. Our conduct is guided by and grounded in the Bible, as reflected in our Statement of Faith below.

What we are looking for:

A driven and mission focused Legislative Strategist to execute state level policy campaigns as directed by the Manager, State Government Affairs. You will build Prison Fellowship's influence among state policymakers and coalition partners while helping to recruit and engage grassroots and grasstops in assigned target states. Applicant must live in Oklahoma and be willing to drive to the Oklahoma City, OK area regularly.
Expectations of this role:

  • Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions
  • Lead state policy campaign in Oklahoma
  • Work to advance Prison Fellowship's policy initiatives in target states
  • Travel as necessary to advance policy goals and represent Advocacy at events as requested
  • Collaborate with grassroots and grasstops at conferences and other events which will include in-prison meetings

Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years of experience in public policy or as a practitioner in the political or justice system
  • 2-5 years of experience in coalition building, interacting with the legislative process, mobilizing the faith community as well as demonstrated ability to interact with government leaders and executive level decision makers
  • Bachelor's degree in public policy or other relevant area of study; juris doctorate degree preferred
  • Knowledge of public policy, the criminal justice system, and coalition building
  • Ability to draft one-pagers, model legislation, testimony, and model constituent emails
  • Proficiency in MS Office and social network platforms
  • Sound judgement and analytical skills; political savvy  
  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and regularly lift office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds
  • This is a full-time remote position in Oklahoma with a heavy travel component of up to 50%, and the driving aspect of this role is subject to certain driving record and insurance requirements

What we offer: 
At Prison Fellowship, our goal is to support the total well-being of all our employees. Our benefit offerings for full-time employees include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement account funding, flexible spending accounts, paid maternity and parental leave benefits, and more. Our outstanding benefits package includes paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment. Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits, on a pro-rated basis. In addition, we offer a team-oriented, mission-driven, supportive environment with cutting-edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development.
Salary at Prison Fellowship is determined by a variety of factors. For this position, the salary range is projected to be between $55,000-$68,000.
Visit the employment page on our website to learn more about Prison Fellowship.
Check out our YouTube channel to see how Prison Fellowship is transforming lives!
 

OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH

The Foundation of What We Believe

As a Christian organization, Prison Fellowship believes in the full authority of the Bible as God’s inspired word and the complete tenets of the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed.

We believe in one God, Creator and Lord of the Universe, the co-eternal Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a substitutionary atoning death on the cross, rose bodily from the dead and ascended to heaven where, as truly God and truly man, He is the only mediator between God and man. We believe that the Bible is God’s authoritative and inspired Word, without error in all its teachings.

How We Are Compelled to Live and to Act

We believe that Christians, both individually and corporately, must submit to the Bible as God’s authoritative, divine and inspired Word, in all matters of belief and conduct.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment laws:

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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