Correctional Officer 1 — Washington State Prison

Job overview

The Correctional Officer 1 role is onsite at Washington State Prison in Davisboro, GA, with a starting salary of $45,806 per year. 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 institution while enforcing facility rules and state laws. The role supports public safety through observation, patrols, escorts, emergency response, visitor screening, and accurate admission, program, release, and transfer records.

What you'll do

• Enforce institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws
• maintain order and security
• observe offender behavior to prevent disturbances and escapes
• oversee work, meals, and recreation
• patrol assigned areas
• screen visitors
• escort and transport offenders
• inspect and control keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment
• respond to emergencies
• prepare required reports
• handle and train canines as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

correctional officer 1

washington state prison

davisboro ga

georgia department of corrections

corrections

prison security

public safety

offender rehabilitation

full-time

$45,806 starting salary

paid holidays

medical insurance

dental insurance

on-the-job training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Starting salary is $45,806 per year, with a salary increase after six months and a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark. High school diploma or GED and qualifications meeting Georgia POST minimum standards are required.

About the employer

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