CSM Correctional Unit Manager

Georgia Department of Corrections; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Corrections is hiring a CSM Correctional Unit Manager (Jobcode PSM141) to lead a custodial unit and ensure security, safety, and compliance within a state correctional facility. The role requires a Georgia P.O.S.T.

certification and prior supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice environment. Entry salary ranges from $71,766.44 to $94,460.15 annually, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.
• Two years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system; one year at a lower level or equivalent.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Custodial operations

Education

High school diploma/GED

Georgia P.O.S.T. certification

Job description

Georgia Department of Corrections Careers

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PSM141 CSM Correctional Unit Manager 00193222 Unclassified 10/30/2026 11/20/2026

Jobcode:

Jobcode: PSM141

Jobtitle:

Jobtitle: CSM Correctional Unit Manager

Job Category:

Job Category: Corrections

Entry Salary:

Entry Salary: $71,766.44

Pay Grade Max:

Pay Grade Max: $94,460.15

Minimum
Qualification:

Minimum
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, one (1) year of which experience is at the lower level CSM Correctional Lieutenant (PSP195) or position equivalent; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level CSM Correctional Captain (PSM140) or position equivalent.

Preferred
Qualification:

Preferred
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.

Comments: This position is only open to current GDC Employees. Candidates must have a passing score on the UM Assessment. Submit a State of GA application along with a GDC Bio.
Vacant positions: 00193222; 00105647 (PM); 00109630; 00105920