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Georgia Department of Corrections

Correctional Lieutenant

Pay: $66,465/yr

Posted: 07/20/2026

Location: Pelham, GA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/11/2026

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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

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Job Description

Correctional Lieutenant 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 3178 Mount Zion Church Road, Pelham, GA 31779 $60,628.93 - $72,300.95 a year Georgia Department of Corrections 779 reviews $60,628.93 - $72,300.95 a year

JOB CODE TITLE POSITION

POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END PSP065

Correctional Lieutenant 00116260 Unclassified 07/20/2026 07/27/2026

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:

Autry State Prison Address1: 3178 Mount Zion Church Road Address2: P.O. Box 648

City:

Pelham Zipcode:

31779

County:

MITCHELL COUNTY

Contact Name:

Shaela Powell Contact Phone#: 229-294-6591

Contact Email ID:

shaela.powell@gdc.ga.gov