Correctional Lieutenant (CSM)

Georgia Department of Corrections; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Corrections seeks a PSP195 Correctional Lieutenant (CSM) for the Over Watch Unit in Forsyth, GA. The role requires ensuring secure facility operations, supervising staff, and coordinating incident responses during emergencies.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, Georgia POST certification, and at least one year of experience at the CSM level or equivalent. On-call duties and extended hours are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and Georgia POST certification required.
• Minimum one year of experience at the CSM level or equivalent.
• Experience in corrections operations and staff supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations in the Over Watch Unit.
• Coordinate staff, schedules, and incident responses during emergencies.
• Communicate expectations clearly and provide feedback to teams.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Georgia POST certification

Tools

CCTV / VMS systems

Access control systems

Incident management platforms

Job description

Georgia Department of Corrections Careers

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PSP195 Correctional Lieutenant (CSM) 00115208 Unclassified 11/03/2026 11/10/2026

Jobcode:

Jobcode: PSP195

Jobtitle:

Job Category:

Job Category: Corrections

Entry Salary:

Entry Salary: $66,352.10

Pay Grade Max:

Pay Grade Max: $79,868.40

Minimum Qualification

High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification,
and one (1) year of experience required at the lower level
CSM Correctional Sergeant (PSP194) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualification

• Strong working knowledge of the facilitys daily operations, designs, layouts, etc.
• Prior experiences with Supervising day to day Operations, managing staff, and creating schedules
• Ability to convey expectations clearly, provide constructive feedback, and actively listen
• Proficiency with incident management platforms, surveillance (CCTV/VMS) technology, and access control systems
• Experiences receiving and relaying information between Units within GDC

Note:

Note: This position also requires you to remain on call and be prepared to work extended hours or manage operationsduring emergencies. This position will be in the Over Watch Unit and is located at State Offices South at Tift College in Forsyth Georgia.