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Correctional Lieutenant

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Georgia Department of Corrections

Atlanta, GA (In Person)

$66,465 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

JOB CODE TITLE POSITION
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POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END PSP065
Correctional Lieutenant 00120262 Unclassified 06/03/2026 06/17/2026
Jobcode:
PSP065
Jobtitle:
Correctional Lieutenant Job Category:
Corrections Entry Salary:
$60,628.93
Pay Grade Max:
$72,300.95
Minimum Qualification:
High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Correctional Sergeant (PSP064) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualification:
Six months experience as a first-line supervisor of correctional officers assigned to a variety of security posts such as housing units, offender work details, perimeter security, back gate security, etc. This preferred experience may be included in the one year of full-time experience as a Sergeant; OID Sergeant; or Sergeant, Construction Services; necessary to meet the minimum qualifications. Or completion of at least an Associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field.
Note:
Location Name:
Atlanta Transitional Center Address1: 332 Ponce De Leon Ave, NE Address2:
City:
Atlanta Zipcode:
30316
County:
FULTON COUNTY
Contact Name:
Alethia Ellis Contact Phone#: 404-624-2321
Contact Email ID:
alethia.ellis@gdc.ga.gov
Comments:
Open to GDC employees only. Please submit a completed State of Georgia Applicaion. Must have taken and passed the Lieutenant's Assessment