Correction Officer Jobs in Atlanta, GA

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Metro Reentry Facility Dekalb County Correctional Officer

State of Georgia - Atlanta, GA

Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves....

8 days ago

Atlanta TC Fulton County, GA Correctional Officer

State of Georgia - Atlanta, GA

Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves....

8 days ago

Sheriff's Detention Officer At Sheriff's Office

Dekalb County Sheriffs Office - Decatur, GA (5 miles from Atlanta, GA)

EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF: Physical Efficiency Battery/Writing Review Pre-Employment Interview Background Investigation Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer Oral Review Board Psychological Examination...

13 days ago

Juvenile Correctional Officer 1-DEKALB RYDC

State of Georgia - Decatur, GA (5 miles from Atlanta, GA)

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Must have valid Driver License For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions please click here: ......

60+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Atlanta, GA

Moving to Atlanta, GA? Find some basic demographic data about Atlanta, GA below.

Median Age

Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Atlanta, GA

Total Population

900,273

Number of Businesses

36,666

City Size

Large

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Atlanta, GA

This is the average annual salary for Correction Officer jobs in Atlanta, GA as reported by the BLS.

$37,825

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Atlanta, GA offer the following education background

High School or GED (30.3%)
Bachelor's Degree (27.2%)
Associate's Degree (16.8%)
Vocational or Certification (12.8%)
Master's Degree (7.4%)
Some College (3.4%)
Some High School (1.3%)
Doctorate Degree (0.8%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Atlanta, GA

None (78.7%)
1-2 years (14.6%)
Less than 1 year (6.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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