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Sumner1@gdc.ga.gov
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Georgia Department of Corrections
Correctional Lieutenant
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A Correctional Officer Supervisor directly supervises and coordinates activities of correctional officers and jailers.
$56,389 / year median in Georgia
+3% projected growth
Job Description
JOB CODE TITLE POSITION
#POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END PSP065
Correctional Lieutenant 00110605 Unclassified 08/11/2026 08/18/2026Jobcode:
PSP065Jobtitle:
Correctional Lieutenant Job Category:
Corrections Entry Salary:
$60,628.93Pay Grade Max:
$72,300.95Minimum 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:
Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison Address1: Highway 36, West Address2: P.O. Box 3877City:
Jackson Zipcode:
30233County:
BUTTS COUNTY
Contact Name:
Linda Sumner Contact Phone#: 770-504-2056Contact Email ID:
Linda.Sumner1@gdc.ga.gov