What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Captain position at Georgia Department of Corrections?
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PSM060
Correctional Captain
00116418
Unclassified
4/7/2025
4/16/2025
Jobcode:
PSM060
Jobtitle:
Correctional Captain
Job Category:
Corrections
Entry Salary:
$53,627.00
Pay Grade Max:
$79,868.40
Minimum
Qualification:
Qualification:
High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, AND two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to a supervisory law enforcement position; OR one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Correctional Lieutenant (PSP065) or position equivalent.
Preferred
Qualification:
Qualification:
One year of full-time experience with the Georgia Department of Corrections in managing, through one or more subordinate first-line supervisors, a correctional security force such as those assigned to a small correctional facility (e.g. Detention Center, Boot Camp,Transitional Center); or to a shift operation, management unit, building, or similar component at a state prison. Or completion of at least an Associates degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field. Or for some positions responsible for the very largest state prison correctional security forces, preference will be given to applicants who have at least one year of experience with the Georgia Department of Corrections in coordinating and administering the security operations and staff of a state prison or of a major section or component (e.g. Shift, management unit, building complex, etc.) within a large, complex state prison.
Note:
Location Name:
Autry State Prison
Address1:
3178 Mount Zion Church Road
Address2:
P.O. Box 648
City:
Pelham
Zipcode:
31779
County:
MITCHELL COUNTY
Contact Name:
Katina Gordon
Contact Phone#:
229-759-3116
Contact Email ID:
Katina.Gordon@gdc.ga.gov
Comments:
THIS POSTION IS OPEN TO GDC EMPLOYEES ONLY. Please submit a completed State of Georgia Application with detailed work history and dates of employment. Resumes are welcomed but are not to be used in lieu of an application and submit a BIO and Career Matrix. Must meet the minimum qualifications. Must have a successful completion/Pass on Captain Assessment
Salary : $53,627 - $79,868
