What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Lieutenant position at Georgia Department of Corrections?
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PSP065
Correctional Lieutenant
00110793
Unclassified
11/26/2025
12/5/2025
Jobcode:
PSP065
Jobtitle:
Correctional Lieutenant
Job Category:
Corrections
Entry Salary:
$60,628.93
Pay Grade Max:
$72,300.95
Minimum
Qualification:
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:
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:
Burruss C.T.C.
Address1:
1000 Indian Springs Drive GPSTC Training Complex
Address2:
P.O. Box 5849
City:
Forsyth
Zipcode:
31029
County:
MONROE COUNTY
Contact Name:
Carolyn Riggins
Contact Phone#:
478-994-7559
Contact Email ID:
carolyn.riggins@gdc.ga.gov
Comments:
Georgia Department of Corrections Employee's ONLY!!!! Please submit a completed a State of Georgia Application
Salary : $60,629 - $72,301
