Detention Officer

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JOIN THE FRONT LINE OF JUSTICE: BECOME A DETENTION OFFICER WITH THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE!

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
$1,200 TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE
AND MORE!

Fulton County has engaged the WHALLS GROUP to lead the recruitment process for the position of Detention Officer. All submitted applications will be reviewed directly by the WHALLS GROUP.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is calling on dedicated, courageous, and community-minded individuals to step up and serve as Detention Officers — the backbone of our correctional system.

• Purpose-Driven Work:
  Every day, you’ll help maintain safety, order, and dignity within our detention facilities. Your role is critical to justice and rehabilitation.
• Strong Community Roots:
  Join a team that’s deeply committed to serving Atlanta and Fulton County with integrity, professionalism, and respect.
• Elite Training:
  Receive comprehensive, paid training that prepares you for success — whether you're new to corrections or looking to advance your career.

• Supervise and monitor inmate activities
• Ensure inmate and facility safety and compliance
• Conduct inspections, searches, and complete incident reports
• Support rehabilitation and reentry efforts

• Competitive Salary with the opportunity to earn overtime
• Robust Health Coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement Plan with 8% of your salary contributed by Fulton County
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
• Career development programs
• Uniforms, free meals, free parking

• Promotion pathways to Sergeant, Lieutenant, and beyond
• Opportunities to transfer into specialized units (K-9, Investigations, Court Services)
• Leadership development and mentorship programs

• High school diploma or GED
• Be at least 20 years of age
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity, resilience, and a commitment to public service
• Ability to pass background checks and physical assessments

* All applicants must agree to and successfully pass a background investigation, drug screening and polygraph to be considered for employment with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

Must complete and maintain Basic Jail Officer Certification in addition to CPR and First Aid. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license within 30 days of becoming a resident. Must successfully pass the minimum Physical Fitness/Agility standards and testing for running, sit-ups, and push-ups administered by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. If requested, must submit to a psychological profile test.

Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License at the time of appointment. Must be at least twenty (20) years of age. Must conform to the following qualifications as required by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act:
Be a citizen of the United States;
Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (G.E.D.);
Not have been convicted by any state or the federal government of any crime, the punishment for which could have been imprisonment in a federal or state prison or institution; nor have been convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law, provided that, for the purposes of this paragraph, violations of traffic laws and other offenses involving the operation of a motor vehicle when the applicant has received a pardon shall not be considered;
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