What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Unit Manager position at Georgia Department of Corrections?
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PSM061
Correctional Unit Manager
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Unclassified
04/22/2026
04/29/2026
Jobcode:
PSM061
Jobtitle:
Correctional Unit Manager
Job Category:
Corrections
Entry Salary:
$65,576.25
Pay Grade Max:
$79,868.40
Minimum
Qualification:
Qualification:
High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification,
and two (2) years of supervisory custodial experience in a
criminal justice or correctional system, in which one (1)
year of which experience is at the lower level Correctional
Lieutenant (PSP065) or position equivalent; or one (1) year
of experience required at the lower level Correctional
Captain (PSM060) or position equivalent.
and two (2) years of supervisory custodial experience in a
criminal justice or correctional system, in which one (1)
year of which experience is at the lower level Correctional
Lieutenant (PSP065) or position equivalent; or one (1) year
of experience required at the lower level Correctional
Captain (PSM060) or position equivalent.
Preferred
Qualification:
Qualification:
One year of full-time experience in directing through subordinate managers, security activities and staff at a state correctional facility operated by the Georgia Department of Corrections. Or two years of full-time experience in directing through subordinate managers, security activities and staff in a correctional setting outside the Georgia Department of Corrections. Or completion of an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, one of the behavioral sciences (e.g. Counseling, psychology, sociology, etc.) or a related field at a four year college or university.
Note:
Location Name:
Burruss Correctional Training Ctr
Address1:
1000 Indian Springs Dr.
Address2:
City:
Forsyth
Zipcode:
31029
County:
DEKALB COUNTY
Contact Name:
Alethia Ellis
Contact Phone#:
404-624-2321
Contact Email ID:
alethia.ellis@gdc.ga.gov
Comments:
OPEN TO GDC EMPLOYEES ONLY. Please submit a State of Georgia Application and Bio. Must have a current Unit Manager's Assessment score at the time of interviews
Salary : $65,576 - $79,868