Ever thought you might like to be a prison guard? Well, the state Department of Corrections has openings at the state prisons in Alto and Buford and will be looking for prospective employees later this month at a job fair at the East Hall Community Center.
"We are looking to hire candidates interested in becoming a Correctional Officer with Lee Arrendale State Prison (in Alto) or Phillips State Prison (in Buford)," according to a Department of Corrections press release. "Applicants will interview, complete a physical training test, take the Accuplacer test, complete a physical examination, and if eligible, receive a hiring package the (same day)."
The job fair will be April 11, 9:00-4:00. The East Hall Community Center is located at 3911 P. Davison Road in Gainesville.
Attendees should bring copies of the following items:
*Completed State of Georgia Application – available online at www.GDCJobs.com (blank copies will be available on site)
*Valid Driver’s License
*Birth Certificate
*Social Security Card
*High School Diploma/GED transcript
*SAT/ACT/Compass/Asset/Accuplacer scores
If POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training) certified, a copy of his or her POST profile
Starting pay is $31,040 with a ten percent increase after one year of employment.
For more information, visit www.GDCJobs.com
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