Join Our Team
Floyd County Corrections has over 80 positions for sworn peace officers, plus twelve civilian employees who are responsible for administrative and clerical duties. Our agency is responsible for housing convicted felons for the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Floyd County Corrections has a history of more than 90 years and we strive to set the standard for all county facilities throughout Georgia.
We are always looking for additions to “Our Team” and will be on the lookout for your application. For questions, please contact the Training Division at (706) 236-2490.
Benefits Offered by Floyd County
- Starting pay for officers is $15.54 for non-certified, and is negotiable for certified officers.
- Employees who work at least 10 years are vested in the county's retirement pension, in which Floyd County pays 100 percent of the defined benefit.
- Additional retirement options include Deferred Compensation plan (based on Sec. 457 of IRC) and Peace Officer Annuity and Benefit.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Educational incentives for officers with secondary education: Associates and Bachelor degrees.
- Medical benefits are managed through our partner Gallagher Insurance, with access to dental and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, accidental and cancer insurance.
Other benefits can be found by visiting Human Resources.
Application Process
To apply, please visit our online application portal for Floyd County. Postings will be listed as "Corrections Officer" and "County Prison." All applications are reviewed by the Training Division, and qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the process and review the necessary paperwork.
Preference will be given to candidates who are P.O.S.T. mandated officers in the State of Georgia.
Application and other Required Documents:
- Resume is not required but is accepted
- High School Diploma, GED or high school equivalency diploma
- Certified Copy of birth certificate, or proof of birth.
- Secondary identification, including: a valid copy of a Georgia driver license or one or more of the following documents: baptismal records, passport, citizenship papers
- Social security card
- A driver's history for the past seven years (can be obtained from the Georgia Department of Driver Services)
- Armed Forces discharge paperwork (DD214)
- Court records for any name changes
- Release of information for criminal history and driver history
Background Investigation
Each candidate will complete a background questionnaire. There will be questions about employment history, residential history as well as criminal history, driving history and any experiences with drugs. These questions will also be used during polygraph examination and should be answered truthfully.
The Training Division will contact previous employers, friends and acquaintances as part of the background check.
Interview Panel
Candidates who have been successful in previous evaluations will present themselves to a panel of senior officers who represent our agency. Each candidate will answer the same battery of questions, plus any additional inquires that develop during the interview. Candidates are encouraged to dress in business attire and consider this to be the actual job interview.
Polygraph Examination
Successful candidates will progress to the next stage of evaluation which is the polygraph examination. Polygraph examinations are conducted by our local Law Enforcement partners. Candidates are asked to be on time and will be given instructions at this stage of the process.
Psychological Evaluation
This final round of examination is conducted by a licensed psychiatrist hired by the county. Candidates will report to the doctor's office and submit to questioning to determine "fit for duty" status. The background investigation, polygraph, application for employment and all documents are subject to inquiry during this portion of the assessment.
Physical Examination and Drug Test
Candidates will submit to physical examination at the Rome-Floyd Wellness Center located at 2112 Shorter Avenue, Suite 240, Rome. Drug screen will also be conducted.
Corrections Academy Entrance Exam
Non-certified candidates will be required to attend training with the State Offices South Tift College in Forsyth, Georgia to be certified as a Corrections Officer. Before an application can be submitted, the candidate will be required to successfully complete the Accuplacer test hosted by Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
What disqualifies me from employment?
- Felony convictions, or significant misdemeanor convictions
- Family violence conviction or related conviction that forbids possession of a firearm
- Suspended license or no valid driver's license / suspended license within 7 years of application
- Previous Drug Use (marijuana: 3 years, other controlled substance: 7 years)
- Any failure of one of the above evaluations
