Correctional Sergeant Georgia Department of Corrections - 3.3 Columbus, GA Job Details Full-time $58,297.05 - $67,051.77 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Experience working with incarcerated individuals Peace Officer Certification State-specific police officer certification Full Job Description

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POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END PSP064

Correctional Sergeant 00108665 Unclassified 09/03/2026 09/17/2026

Jobcode:

PSP064

Jobtitle:

Correctional Sergeant Job Category:

Corrections Entry Salary:

$58,297.05

Pay Grade Max:

$67,051.77

Minimum Qualification:

High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and eighteen (18) months of experience required at the lower-level Correctional Officer 2 (PSP061) 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:

Rutledge State Prison Address1: 7175 Manor Road Address2:

City:

Columbus Zipcode:

31907

County:

MUSCOGEE COUNTY

Contact Name:

Mary E. Roth Contact Phone#: 706-565-3401

Contact Email ID:

Comments:

This position is for GDC employees only that have passed the Sergeants assessment and have been a CO for at least 18 months. This posting is also for position number 00110091.