Correctional Officer 1, Phillips State Prison

Job overview

The Correctional Officer 1, Phillips State Prison role is an onsite position in Buford, GA. The stated annual salary range is $50,386–$58,119. The Georgia Department of Corrections’ mission is to protect Georgians through secure facilities and opportunities for offender rehabilitation. The officer maintains custody, security, and order in the correctional facility while enforcing institutional rules and applicable laws. The role also monitors offenders, responds to emergencies, prepares reports, and escorts or transports offenders to support facility security and public safety.

What you'll do

• Enforce institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws
• escort and transport offenders
• screen visitors at facility entrances
• maintain control and logs of keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment
• observe offender conduct
• supervise work, meals, and recreation
• patrol assigned areas
• prepare admission, program, release, and transfer reports
• respond to emergencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

correctional officer

corrections

prison security

offender supervision

public safety

emergency response

phillips state prison

buford ga

georgia department of corrections

$50,386–$58,119/year

paid holidays

medical insurance

dental insurance

401(k)/457 plan

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 13 paid holidays per year, medical and dental insurance, 401(k)/457 plan, vision insurance, on-the-job training, and life insurance.

Why this role

Starting salary increases after six months, with a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark, as stated in the posting.

About the employer

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