Chatham County, GA-posted 3 months ago
$45,837 - $53,677/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Savannah, GA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity with an excellent starting salary and potential for growth? Look no further than the Chatham County Detention Center! As a Deputy Corrections Officer, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in your community and earn a starting salary of $45,837. And with additional pay awarded for any combination of Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Military experience, your earning potential is increased! Once you complete the Academy and receive your P.O.S.T. certification, you'll be promoted to Deputy Corrections Officer Advance, with a new salary of $53,677. So what are you waiting for? Join the Chatham County Detention Center team today and start your exciting new career!

  • Perform law enforcement and public safety work.
  • Responsible for the safety and security of inmates in custody.
  • Book, process, search, and seize personal property of arrestees and new inmates.
  • Issue uniforms, escort, secure, provide meals to inmates and maintain shift logs.
  • Respond to assistance calls from other officers and must have the ability to defend yourself.
  • Required to respond to any location within the jail by running.
  • Learn first aid and CPR to successfully rescue an unconscious/injured person.
  • Supervise inmates directly and have direct contact with them.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school.
  • At least 20 years old.
  • Correctable vision of 20/20 or 20/40 in each eye.
  • Must pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background investigation.
  • Must be able to complete Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification for Jail Officer and a Basic Law Enforcement Officer.
  • Starting salary of $45,837.
  • Potential for increased salary with additional pay for Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Military experience.
  • Promotion to Deputy Corrections Officer Advance with a salary of $53,677 after completing the Academy and receiving P.O.S.T. certification.
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