Gwinnett Department Of Corrections Hosts Job Fair

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — The Gwinnett Department of Corrections is hosting a job fair Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Corrections Complex at 750 Hi Hope Road in Lawrenceville.

The department is looking to fill several openings for Correctional Officer I and Correctional Officer II. Correctional Officer I pay starts at $32,623, and Correctional Officer II pay starts at $35,232. In addition, the department offers benefits, paid training, education incentives, tuition reimbursement and career advancement.

The event, which runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., will include human resources screenings, a tour of the facilities, an assessment consisting of job-related scenarios and interview boards. Candidates could receive a conditional job offer that same day, pending a successful background check.

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To qualify for a Correctional Officer position, applicants must have no felony convictions, no misdemeanors within the past three years and may not be on probation.

Applicants are encouraged to visit www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com and complete the application ahead of time.

For more information, visit www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com.

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