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Correctional Officer - Metro Reentry Facility
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....
10 days ago
Detention Officer
Atlanta, GA
enforcement facilities, or other locations as assigned; and reports unusual observations to superiors....
26 days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -Marietta RYDC
State of Georgia - Marietta, GA (16 miles from Atlanta, GA)
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Enforcing relevant rules, regulations, policies and state laws necessary for the control and management of juveniles and the maintenance of public safety....
45+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -Metro RYDC - Atlanta, GA
State of Georgia - Decatur, GA (5 miles from Atlanta, GA)
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Enforcing relevant rules, regulations, policies and state laws necessary for the control and management of juveniles and the maintenance of public safety....
45+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Rockdale RYDC, Conyers, GA
State of Georgia - Conyers, GA (21 miles from Atlanta, GA)
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Enforcing relevant rules, regulations, policies and state laws necessary for the control and management of juveniles and the maintenance of public safety....
45+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -Martha K. Glaze RYDC - Hampton, GA
State of Georgia - Hampton, GA (24 miles from Atlanta, GA)
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Enforcing relevant rules, regulations, policies and state laws necessary for the control and management of juveniles and the maintenance of public safety....
45+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Ydc
Georgia Department Revenue - Fairburn, GA (16 miles from Atlanta, GA)
Job Information Georgia Department of Revenue Juvenile Correctional Officer - Atlanta YDC in Georgia Juvenile Correctional Officer - Atlanta YDC Description * JOB SUMMARY: * Under supervision, maintains...
45+ days ago
Detention Officer
Cobb County Government - Marietta, GA (16 miles from Atlanta, GA)
security and safety of the inmates: ensures that inmates are not injured by themselves or by other inmates; responds to alarms; conducts inmate and cell searches to remove contraband materials and weapons...
45+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Rydc
Georgia Department Revenue - Conyers, GA (21 miles from Atlanta, GA)
Job Information Georgia Department of Revenue Juvenile Correctional Officer - Rockdale RYDC, Conyers, GA in Rockdale, Georgia Juvenile Correctional Officer - Rockdale RYDC, Conyers, GA Description *...
45+ days ago
DETENTION OFFICER Grade 13
Fulton County - Atlanta, GA
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: *All applicants must agree to and successfully pass a background investigation, drug screening and polygraph to be considered for employment with the Fulton County Sheriff's...
60+ days ago

Demographic Data for Atlanta, GA

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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

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Atlanta, GA offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (29.9%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.5%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.9%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.7%)
  • 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%)

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