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Correctional Sergeant

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Georgia Department of Corrections

Perry, GA (In Person)

$62,674 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week 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 PSP064
Correctional Sergeant 00116965 Unclassified 06/03/2026 06/09/2026
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:
McEver Probation Detention Center Address1: Post Office Box 1480 Address2:
City:
Perry Zipcode:
31069
County:
HOUSTON COUNTY
Contact Name:
Kaelyn Jones Contact Phone#: 478-988-7009
Contact Email ID:
kaelyn.jones@gdc.ga.gov
Comments:
Please submit an application with detailed work history and dates. Must meet minimum qualifications and have received a passing score on the Sergeant's assessment. Resumes will be accepted as supporting documentation only