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Detention Officer
Houston County
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Houston County Detention Center, United States
Location
Houston County Detention Center
Posted
June 24, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Detention Officer Step 16 Salary $45,905.60 ($22.07 hr) - $49,691.20 ($23.89 hr)
Supervisor: Major Brian Blanton
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to perform protective work functions associated with maintaining the safety, security and welfare of prisoners in the county jail.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma supplemented by 2 years of work experience involving public contact or equivalent combination of training or experience; Ability to complete GA POST Basic Jail Officer Training Course; Must be 21 years of age by completion of basic training; Vision 20/40 corrected; Must be able to climb stairs reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting, walk, possibly run, and be able to move 160 lbs. at least 40 feet; Must meet minimum score on ACCUPLACER test Reading 55, Writing 60, Math 34; Must pass physical, drug screen and physical assessment; Must have a credit report with a minimum score of 500; No criminal histor...
Supervisor: Major Brian Blanton
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to perform protective work functions associated with maintaining the safety, security and welfare of prisoners in the county jail.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma supplemented by 2 years of work experience involving public contact or equivalent combination of training or experience; Ability to complete GA POST Basic Jail Officer Training Course; Must be 21 years of age by completion of basic training; Vision 20/40 corrected; Must be able to climb stairs reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting, walk, possibly run, and be able to move 160 lbs. at least 40 feet; Must meet minimum score on ACCUPLACER test Reading 55, Writing 60, Math 34; Must pass physical, drug screen and physical assessment; Must have a credit report with a minimum score of 500; No criminal histor...