VALDOSTA — Georgia Department of Corrections will host hiring events statewide, including Valdosta, in April.

“We will be hiring correctional officers for various facilities across the state,” state corrections officials said.

A hiring event for correctional officers for Valdosta State Prison is scheduled for 8 a.m.-noon and 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 and 17; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 24, 27, at the Valdosta State Prison Annex Training Building, 3259 Val Tech Road. 

There will also be a hiring event 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, April 15, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Department of Labor, Valdosta Career Center, 221 S. Ashley St. 

– There will be onsite interviews, physical training and Accuplacer testing, state officials said. Eligible candidates will receive a hiring package on the same day.

Attendees should bring copies of:

– 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 Peace Officer Standard and Training certified, a copy of POST profile.

Attendees should dress for their interview but bring loose-fitting/athletic attire for the physical fitness test.

For more information, visit www.GDCJobs.com.