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POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END PSP064

Correctional Sergeant 00178763 Unclassified 09/08/2026 09/15/2026

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:

Emanuel Probation Detention Center Address1: 121 Casa Drive Address2: P.O. Box 1430

City:

Twin City Zipcode:

30471

County:

EMANUEL COUNTY

Contact Name:

Nielia Phillips Contact Phone#: 478-289-2814

Contact Email ID:

nielia.phillips@gdc.ga.gov

Comments:

Please submit a State of GA application with detailed work history as well as dates of employment, along with any supporting documentation to the email or fax provided. Resumes are welcome but will not be used in lieu of an application. Must have taken the Sergeant's assessment and passed. We currently have 4 vacancies (00115024, 00115029, 00178780 & 00178763)