SGTC Hosts Georgia Department of Corrections Recruiting Event

March 12, 2024
Pictured (outside left and right respectively) are Recruitment Lt. Debra Jones and Recruiter Jewell Furtado of the Georgia Department of Corrections with SGTC Criminal Justice instructor Teresa McCook (second from right) and three of her students.
Pictured (outside left and right respectively) are Recruitment Lt. Debra Jones and Recruiter Jewell Furtado of the Georgia Department of Corrections with SGTC Criminal Justice instructor Teresa McCook (second from right) and three of her students.

South Georgia Technical College Career Services recently hosted an on-campus recruiting event for the Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC) Calhoun State Prison. Positions are now open at the Calhoun facility for Correctional Officers with a starting pay range of $40,040 – $46,295. Pay raises are built in.

The Georgia Department of Corrections protects the public by operating safe and secure facilities.  Georgia stands out as a national model. The DOC offers rewarding career opportunities with potential for advancement. Career paths with Georgia DOC include Administration and Finance; Facilities; Inmate Services; and the Office of Professional Standards. Benefits are available as well as paid training and 13 paid holidays per year.

Cynthia Carter, SGTC Director of Career Services, works directly with business & industry partners that hire South Georgia Technical College graduates for entry-level positions and internships, while also building a talent pipeline for their organizations’ future hiring needs.  To learn more about SGTC Career Services, contact Cynthia Carter at ccarter@southgatech.edu.