DETENTION OFFICER **$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS**

Summary

Detention Officer With Fulton County Sheriff's Office

Join the front line of justice: become a detention officer with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office! $10,000 sign-on bonus, $1,200 transportation allowance and more!

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is calling on dedicated, courageous, and community-minded individuals to step up and serve as detention officers — the backbone of our correctional system.

What you'll do:

• Supervise and monitor inmate activities
• Ensure inmate and facility safety and compliance
• Conduct inspections, searches, and complete incident reports
• Support rehabilitation and reentry efforts

Benefits that back you up:

• Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn overtime
• Robust health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plan with 8% of your salary contributed by Fulton County
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Career development programs
• Uniforms, free meals, free parking

Career growth you can count on:

• Promotion pathways to sergeant, lieutenant, and beyond
• Opportunities to transfer into specialized units (K-9, investigations, court services)
• Leadership development and mentorship programs

Who we're looking for:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 20 years of age
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity, resilience, and a commitment to public service
• Ability to pass background checks and physical assessments

Location: Fulton County Jail, Atlanta, GA

Build your future. Serve your community. Join FCSO.

Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career in corrections! Ready to serve with honor?

Job Description

Detention Officer With Fulton County Sheriff's Office

Join the front line of justice: become a detention officer with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office! $10,000 sign-on bonus, $1,200 transportation allowance and more!

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is calling on dedicated, courageous, and community-minded individuals to step up and serve as detention officers — the backbone of our correctional system.

What you'll do:

• Supervise and monitor inmate activities
• Ensure inmate and facility safety and compliance
• Conduct inspections, searches, and complete incident reports
• Support rehabilitation and reentry efforts

Benefits that back you up:

• Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn overtime
• Robust health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plan with 8% of your salary contributed by Fulton County
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Career development programs
• Uniforms, free meals, free parking

Career growth you can count on:

• Promotion pathways to sergeant, lieutenant, and beyond
• Opportunities to transfer into specialized units (K-9, investigations, court services)
• Leadership development and mentorship programs

Who we're looking for:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 20 years of age
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity, resilience, and a commitment to public service
• Ability to pass background checks and physical assessments

Location: Fulton County Jail, Atlanta, GA

Build your future. Serve your community. Join FCSO.

Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career in corrections! Ready to serve with honor?