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Juvenile Correctional Officer - Rockdale RYDC, Conyers, GA
State of Georgia - Walnut Grove, GA (23 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -Martha K. Glaze RYDC - Hampton, GA
State of Georgia - Lovejoy, GA (22 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -DeKalb RYDC, Decatur, GA
State of Georgia - Dunwoody, GA (14 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -DeKalb RYDC, Decatur, GA
State of Georgia - Pine Lake, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -Marietta RYDC
State of Georgia - Marietta, GA (19 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Rockdale RYDC, Conyers, GA
State of Georgia - Berkeley Lake, GA (14 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Rockdale RYDC, Conyers, GA
State of Georgia - Duluth, GA (17 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -Martha K. Glaze RYDC - Hampton, GA
State of Georgia - Forest Park, GA (11 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -DeKalb RYDC, Decatur, GA
State of Georgia - Chamblee, GA (8 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Rockdale RYDC, Conyers, GA
State of Georgia - Grayson, GA (20 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -Marietta RYDC
State of Georgia - Powder Springs, GA (24 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Rockdale RYDC, Conyers, GA
State of Georgia - Oxford, GA (24 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -Martha K. Glaze RYDC - Hampton, GA
State of Georgia - Jonesboro, GA (17 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -Martha K. Glaze RYDC - Hampton, GA
State of Georgia - McDonough, GA (24 miles from Decatur, GA)
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer -DeKalb RYDC, Decatur, GA
State of Georgia - Decatur, GA
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities....
90+ days ago

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Decatur, GA

This is the average annual salary for Correction Officer jobs in Decatur, GA as reported by the BLS.

$27,339

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Decatur, GA offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (44.9%)
  • Master's Degree (41.1%)
  • Associate's Degree (5.0%)
  • Doctorate Degree (3.0%)
  • High School or GED (3.0%)
  • Vocational Degree or Certification (2.5%)
  • Some College (0.4%)
  • Some High School (0.2%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Decatur, GA
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

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