Correctional Officer 1, Dodge State Prison

Job overview

The Correctional Officer 1 role is onsite at Dodge State Prison in Chester, GA. The posting states a starting salary of $45,806 per year, with an increase after six months and a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark. The Georgia Department of Corrections’ mission is to protect Georgians through secure facilities and opportunities for offender rehabilitation. The officer maintains custody, order, and security in the correctional institution, enforces rules and laws, monitors offender conduct, and responds to emergencies. The role supports public safety and the department’s rehabilitation mission through supervision, reporting, and secure operations.

What you'll do

• Enforce institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and state laws
• escort and transport offenders
• screen facility visitors
• maintain control and logs of keys, tools, weapons, and equipment
• observe offender conduct and prevent disturbances and escapes
• oversee work, meals, and recreation
• patrol assigned areas
• prepare reports
• respond to emergencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

correctional officer 1

dodge state prison

corrections

prison security

offender supervision

public safety

chester ga

georgia department of corrections

$45,806 starting salary

13 paid holidays

medical insurance

dental insurance

401(k)/457 plan

on-the-job training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting lists a high school diploma or GED and training and experience sufficient to meet Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council minimum standards.

About the employer

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