Demo

Correctional Officer

Dodge State Prison
Perry, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/8/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer position at Dodge State Prison?

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders, and maintains order in a correctional institution, and other places of detention. Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and transit and during temporary leaves. Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors. Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, and detection of contraband. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs, keys, tools, 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.

Job requirements:

* Applicants must have at least a high school diploma/GED or equivalent

* Applicants must be at least 18

* Applicants must hold a Regular driving license

* A criminal background check will be required on applicants

* Must pass the POST entrance exam

Job salary and benefits:

* Working days vary between weekdays and weekends

* Normal work shifts: Varies

* The hours for this role are Full-time, Permanent

* Leave benefits include Vacation/paid time off and Sick

* Retirement benefits include Pension plan and 401K

* Insurance benefits include Dental, Health, Life and Vision

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,806.00 - $55,521.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,806 - $55,521

Correctional Officer
Core Civic -
ALAMO, GA
Correctional Officer I
JOHNSON STATE PRISON -
Milledgeville, GA
Correctional Officer I
JOHNSON STATE PRISON -
Wrightsville, GA

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Correctional Officer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Correctional Officer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$45,492 - $56,702
Income Estimation: 
$52,680 - $66,005
Income Estimation: 
$43,750 - $56,299
Income Estimation: 
$32,914 - $47,783
Income Estimation: 
$56,485 - $78,332
Income Estimation: 
$34,032 - $42,865
Income Estimation: 
$42,327 - $65,301
Income Estimation: 
$43,750 - $56,299
Income Estimation: 
$45,492 - $56,702
Income Estimation: 
$52,680 - $66,005
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Dodge State Prison

Dodge State Prison
Hired Organization Address Hawkinsville, GA Full Time
Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders, and maintains order in ...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Correctional Officer jobs in the Perry, GA area that may be a better fit.

Correctional Officer I

Al Burruss Correctional Training Center, Forsyth, GA

Correctional Officer

Dodge State Prison, Hawkinsville, GA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!