Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. Two years of experience as a sworn staff member in law enforcement or corrections. Two years of experience in criminal and/or administrative investigations. Completion of Basic Law enforcement (PBLE) Certification. (Entry pay: $50,314.00 and Entry pay with mandate: $59,520.14). 

NOTE: This position is in the Southwest Region and is located at Macon State Prison in Oglethorpe, Georgia (Macon County). The selected applicant must either reside within the region or be within 25 miles of the region.

Comment: Applicants that do not have a PBLE certification will be required to pass a Physical Agility Test. 

13 paid holidays per year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401K/457 Plan, Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, Life Insurance.

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 47,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, please visit https://jobs.gdc.ga.gov.

Mission Statement:

To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.