Correctional Officer

Core Civic • NICHOLLS, GA

17d • $22 - $23

About The Position

CoreCivic is hiring a Correctional Officer to provide security, care, and direct supervision of inmates/residents in a secure correctional facility. The role involves supervising people in housing units, during meals and recreation, on work assignments, and throughout other facility activities. The officer may need to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.

Employees must maintain order and security and be available to work any shift. Assignments may include posts such as armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation. CoreCivic offers paid training and, where applicable, pays for required state security-officer licensing. Veterans are encouraged to apply, and military service may qualify applicants for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

The posting advertises $22.03–$23.23 per hour and an offer of up to $5,000 for current Georgia BCOT-certified officers from 8/11/26 through 12/31/26. Applicants must have certification at the time of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to complete required training.
• Availability to work any hours and any shift.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Applicants must have certification at the time of hire; the posting specifically offers up to $5,000 for current Georgia BCOT-certified officers.

Nice To Haves

• Current Georgia BCOT certification; the posting offers up to $5,000 to current certified officers.
• Veterans are encouraged to apply; military service may qualify applicants for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide security, care, and direct supervision of inmates/residents in a correctional facility.
• Maintain order and security of inmates in the facility.
• Supervise inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments, and during other facility activities.
• Work assigned posts, which may include armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation.
• Employ weapons or force when necessary to maintain discipline and order.

Benefits

• Company-matched 401(k).
• Paid time off and federal holidays.
• Healthcare and wellness programs.
• Paid training and, where applicable, certifications; the company pays the cost of applicable state security-officer licensing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED