Correctional Officer; entry- and Senior level

Class Summary

The Gwinnett County Department of Corrections became the first accredited, government‑owned correctional facility in the state of Georgia. The mission of the Department of Corrections is to promote community safety by maintaining a safe and secure environment that encourages positive change and provides quality services that make a difference.

The Department currently has an authorized strength of 119 sworn officers supported by 20 non‑sworn employees. Sworn Officers are trained to supervise full‑time incarcerated state and county sentenced inmates assigned to the facility. Our vision is to be a model of excellence in the field of corrections.

Applicants must pass a comprehensive background process (including fingerprinting and criminal, controlled substance, driving, and employment history checks). The first phase includes an assessment & oral interview. The second phase includes a drug screen and a psychological exam.

• $49,102.00 (base salary) with a high school diploma or GED
• $50,575.06 (base salary + 3% education incentive) for an associate degree
• $52,048.12 (base salary + 6% education incentive) for a bachelor’s degree

• 3% pay incentive for an associate degree
• 6% pay incentive for a bachelor’s degree
• $4,300 hiring incentive for Correctional Officer and $4,700 for Senior Correctional Officer
• Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program

This is a safety‑sensitive position that will require a pre‑employment drug screen and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol‑Free Workplace policies.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent education
• Valid driver’s license from state of residency
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to successfully pass the five‑week Basic Correctional Officer Training Course

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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