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Georgia Department of Corrections

Correctional Sergeant (CSM)

Pay: $63,800/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Alto, GA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/17/2026

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A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$52,606 / year median in Georgia

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB CODE TITLE POSITION

POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END PSP194

Correctional Sergeant (CSM) 00107360 Unclassified 07/31/2026 08/14/2026

Jobcode:

PSP194

Jobtitle:

Correctional Sergeant (CSM)

Job Category:

Corrections Entry Salary:

$63,800.10

Pay Grade Max:

$72,300.95

Minimum Qualification:

High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and eighteen (18) months of experience required at the lower level CSM Correctional Officer 2 (PSP191) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualification:

A minimum of six months of experience participating in offender disciplinary activities within the Georgia Department of Corrections such as serving as an investigator or advocate in the offender disciplinary process. This preferred experience may be included in the eighteen months of full-time experience as a uniformed officer, 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:

preference will be given to applicants whose full-time experience as a uniformed officer in a correctional setting was obtained with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Note:

Location Name:

Arrendale State Prison Address1: 2023 Gainesville Highway, So Address2: P.O. Box 709

City:

Alto Zipcode:

30510

County:

HABERSHAM COUNTY

Contact Name:

Ashley Greer Contact Phone#: 706-776-0612

Contact Email ID:

ashley.greer@gdc.ga.gov

Comments:

This position is strictly limited to current Georgia Department of Corrections employees who have successfully passed the applicable assessment. Applicants who are not current GDC employees will not be considered for selection. A completed State of Georgia application is required and must include a detailed employment history with specific dates of employment (mm/dd/yyyy). All supporting documentation should be submitted to the fax number or email address provided above. This position is located in Alto, GA. Resumes may be included as supplemental materials; however, they will not be accepted in lieu of the required application. Multiple positions available 00107397,00107555, 00107602, 00107610, 00110431.