Georgia Department of Corrections Careers

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PSP065  Correctional Lieutenant  00107974  Unclassified  02/16/2026  03/02/2026 
Jobcode: PSP065 
Jobtitle: Correctional Lieutenant 
Job Category: Corrections 
Entry Salary: $60,628.93 
Pay Grade Max: $72,300.95 
Minimum
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:
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: Montgomery State Prison 
Address1: Highway 107, South 
Address2: P.O. Box 256 
City: Mt. Vernon  Zipcode: 30445 
County: MONTGOMERY COUNTY 

Contact Name: Felchia Hall 
Contact Phone#: 912-583-3600 
Contact Email ID: felchia.hall@gdc.ga.gov 
Comments: Please submit a completed State of GA application by posting end date. Open to current GDC employees only. Must have taken and passed Lieutenants assessment