Correctional Officer I – McRae Women's Facility

Job overview

The Correctional Officer I – McRae Women's Facility role is onsite in McRae-Helena, GA. The stated salary range is $50,386–$58,119 per year. The Georgia Department of Corrections works to protect Georgians through secure facilities and offender rehabilitation. This officer maintains custody, security, and order in the facility while enforcing institutional rules and applicable laws. The role includes monitoring incarcerated people, escorting and transporting them, screening visitors, patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, and preparing required reports.

What you'll do

• Enforce institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws
• maintain custody, order, discipline, and security
• escort and transport offenders
• screen visitors at facility entrances
• inspect and log keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment
• observe offender behavior
• supervise work, meals, and recreation
• patrol assigned areas
• prepare admission, program, release, transfer, and other reports
• respond to emergencies. Canine handling and training are included among the described duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

correctional officer i

mcrae women's facility

mcrae-helena ga

georgia department of corrections

full-time employment

day shift

$50,386–$58,119 per year

prison security

offender supervision

public safety

13 paid holidays

on-the-job training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K/457 Plan, life insurance, and on-the-job training.

Why this role

Starting salary is $50,386 per year, with increases after six and twelve months; the posting lists 13 paid holidays and on-the-job training.

About the employer

Georgia Department of Corrections is hiring for this role. Industry: Correctional Institutions. Sector: 92.