Top 75 Corrections Jobs in Atlanta Ga

Corrections Officer Recruit (Atlanta City Detention Center)
City of Atlanta, GA —Atlanta, GA
- $49,920 a year
- Full-time
- Entry level
Detention Officer Without Degree
Dekalb County Sheriff —Decatur, GA
- $53,443 a year
- Serving
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental insurance
- Paid sick time
Detention Officer
City of East Point, GA —East Point, GA
- $51,224.02 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Fingerprint clearance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Resident Monitor (Relief)
Dismas Charities —Atlanta, GA
- $17.75 - $22.84 an hour
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Dental insurance
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Sheriffs Detention Officer
DeKalb County Sheriffs Office —Decatur, GA
- $4,453.58 - $50,899.00 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Dental insurance
Security Technician
Dekalb County Sheriff —Decatur, GA
- $43,174 a year
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- Paid sick time
Probation Officer
Professional Probation Services, Inc. —Atlanta, GA
- From $32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Monitoring
A 2nd Chance —Atlanta, GA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Maintenance
- Reliable transportation
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Criminal Justice Specialist - Sheriff's Office
Cobb County Government —Marietta, GA
- $17.86 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
Probation Officer
Georgia Probation Management —Marietta, GA
- From $32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CORRECTIONS OFFICER I - CORRECTIONS PRISON
Clayton County Government —Jonesboro, GA
- $51,697.87 a year
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
ASST. FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR
The GEO Group —Lovejoy, GA
- $129,228.09 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Team management
- Senior level
- Paid training
- Health savings account
Security Officer Correctional Facility
Allied Universal —Atlanta, GA
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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CORRECTIONS OFFICER II - CORRECTIONS PRISON
Clayton County Government —Jonesboro, GA
- $54,331.65 a year
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Detention Deputy
Rockdale County, Georgia —Conyers, GA
- $22.77 - $29.61 an hour
- Overtime
- Sanitation
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
ASST. SHIFT SUPERVISOR
The GEO Group —Lovejoy, GA
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driving
- Paid training
- Health savings account
TRANSPORTATION OFFICER
The GEO Group —Lovejoy, GA
- $23.50 an hour
- Extended hours
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Health savings account
3d
ASST. TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR
The GEO Group —Lovejoy, GA
- $27.06 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health savings account
P/T TRANSPORTATION OFFICER
The GEO Group —Lovejoy, GA
- $23.50 an hour
- Extended hours
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
SHERIFF CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Clayton County Government —Jonesboro, GA
- $44,534.14 a year
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Mid-level

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Corrections Officer Recruit (Atlanta City Detention Center)

City of Atlanta, GA -
Atlanta, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$49,920 a year

Qualifications

Access control systems
Correctional facility patrol procedures
Physical security
Correctional facility incident response
Correctional facility report writing
CCTV system operation (AV)
Correctional facility access control procedures
Inmate count and tracking procedures
Radio communication systems
Control room operations
Facility safety audits
Experience working with incarcerated individuals
Patrolling
Security system monitoring (security system operation)
Detainment procedures
Inmate behavior management techniques
Physical safety enforcement
Security escort duties
Local ordinances
Entry level
Facility inspection
Correctional contraband detection procedures

Full Job Description

Position open until 7/31/2026

Salary: $49,920 annually

General Description and Classification Standards

Supervises inmates in penal facilities in a specific area of assignment within the corrections/detention system.

Duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining order and discipline within the facilities; supervising, escorting and transporting inmates; patrolling assigned areas and inspecting buildings and inmate cells; controlling contraband and preventing escape; ensuring the safety of inmates and staff; assisting fellow officers; preparing logs and reports and other documents; working to achieve the highest level of cooperation and to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of all departments within the City of Atlanta.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules, and unsatisfactory attitude or adjustment of prisoners.
Reports unusual observations to superior.
Conducts inmate head counts which may include jail facilities, court, and food.
Escorts inmates individually or in groups to/from cell areas, visiting areas, or hospitals; and supervises inmates during meals and sick call.
Assists in transporting prisoners when necessary.
Ensures inmates with special needs receive required attention including those with contagious disease, those with suicidal tendencies, or special medical problems.
Inspects buildings/cells while making rounds to ensure a safe, sanitary, and properly maintained facility.
Inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering.
Monitors base radio.
Responds to inmates or employee emergencies.
Responds to inmate requests for services, problems, questions, and grievances.
Enforces all city and state codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations in order to protect life and property.
Works to ensure the safety and security of the jail facility, which includes officers and inmates.
Verifies inmate housing is properly assigned according to charges and medical problems; reclassifies and reassigns as needed.
Guards and directs inmates during work detail assignments.
Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes.
Oversees housekeeping of the facility.
Operates the Department's Central Control; monitors closed circuit television cameras.
Controls the progress and access within the jail.
May issue personal hygiene items to inmates.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

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Corrections Officer Recruit (Atlanta City Detention Center)

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Sheriffs Detention Officer

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Probation Officer

Monitoring

Criminal Justice Specialist - Sheriff's Office

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CORRECTIONS OFFICER I - CORRECTIONS PRISON

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Security Officer Correctional Facility

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