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Juvenile Correctional Officer -Marietta RYDC
State of Georgia - Marietta, GA (19 miles from Decatur, 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....
16 days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -Metro RYDC - Atlanta, GA
State of Georgia - Decatur, 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....
16 days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Rockdale RYDC, Conyers, GA
State of Georgia - Conyers, GA (16 miles from Decatur, 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....
16 days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Ydc
Georgia Department Revenue - Fairburn, GA (22 miles from Decatur, 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...
16 days ago
Detention Officer
Cobb County Government - Marietta, GA (19 miles from Decatur, GA)
essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, hazardous materials, traffic hazards, toxic agents, human bites, explosives, firearms...
17 days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Rydc
Georgia Department Revenue - Conyers, GA (16 miles from Decatur, 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 *...
17 days ago
Clayton TC Atlanta, GA Correctional Officer
State of Georgia - Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, 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....
29 days ago
Detention Officer Grade 13
Fulton County - Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, 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...
45+ days ago
DETENTION OFFICER Grade 13
Fulton County - Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, 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...
45+ days ago
Correctional Officer
County of Gwinnett - Lawrenceville, GA (21 miles from Decatur, GA)
Correctional Officer $36,642(after successful completion of jobrequirements, i.e.BCOT) Master Correctional Officer$40,393(after successful completion of job requirements, i.e....
60+ days ago

Demographic Data for Decatur, GA

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Decatur, GA

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

$37,825

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Decatur, GA offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.0%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.4%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.9%)
  • 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 Decatur, GA
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

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