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Correctional Officer 1 Calhoun State Prison
Job Location:
Job Location:
Morgan, LA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 45806 - 53347
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
7 September 2026 (13 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Corrections Officer Job Summary:
Under supervision maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Enforces all institutional policies rules procedures and regulations. 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. Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors. Handles and trains canines for tracking search and rescue guard duty detection of contraband. Inspects inventories maintains physical control of logs keys tools weapons and related equipment. Maintains order discipline and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules regulations policies and laws. Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes. Oversees offenders during work assignments meals and recreation periods. Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Prepares admission program releases transfers and other reports. Responds to emergencies. Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.
Starting salary is $45806 per year with a salary increase after 6 months and a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark.
13 paid holidays per year Medical Insurance Dental Insurance 401K/457 Plan Vision Insurance On the Job Training Life Insurance
13 paid holidays per year Medical Insurance Dental Insurance 401K/457 Plan Vision Insurance On the Job Training Life Insurance
NOTE:
Calhoun State Prison is located in Morgan (Calhoun County) Georgia NOT the city of Calhoun. Morgan is in southwest Georgia 3 hours south of Atlanta and 30 minutes west of Albany. If you live in northwest Georgia and are not willing to relocate to southwest Georgia do not apply for this position. Instead please apply for positions at Hays State Prison or Walker State Prison.
Location Name: Calhoun State Prison.
Address1: 27823 Main Street.
City: Morgan.
Zipcode: 39866.
County: CALHOUN COUNTY.
Address1: 27823 Main Street.
City: Morgan.
Zipcode: 39866.
County: CALHOUN COUNTY.
About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC):
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 47000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9000 employees. For more information on the GDC please visit .
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 47000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9000 employees. For more information on the GDC please visit .
Mission Statement:
To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.
To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.
Qualifications - External:
- High school diploma/GED and any combination of training and experience which would enable the applicant to meet the minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Enforces all institutional policies rules procedures and regulations.
- 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.
- Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors.
- Handles and trains canines for tracking search and rescue guard duty detection of contraband.
- Inspects inventories maintains physical control of logs keys tools weapons and related equipment.
- Maintains order discipline and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules regulations policies and laws.
- Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes.
- Oversees offenders during work assignments meals and recreation periods.
- Patrols assigned areas and report any problems.
- Prepares admission program releases transfers and other reports.
- Responds to emergencies.
- Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility.
- Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.
For immediate consideration apply online at .
Use the About GDC drop down menu and select Join our Team.
If you have any questions or need an update regarding your application please email: .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
