Senior Corrections Unit Manager

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

Job summary

Georgia Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Unit Manager in Georgia. The position is open to current GDC employees and requires supervision of custodial staff within a correctional facility.

Entry salary starts at $65,576.25 and tops out at $79,868.40 per year, with a posting window through 11/20/2026. Responsibilities include overseeing unit operations, ensuring safety and security, and coordinating with other departments to maintain facility integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification requires high school diploma/GED and two years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, with one year at lower level or equivalent.
• Preferred qualifications include directing through subordinate managers, and undergraduate degree in criminal justice or related field.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Georgia Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Unit Manager in Georgia. The position is open to current GDC employees and requires supervision of custodial staff within a correctional facility.

Entry salary starts at $65,576.25 and tops out at $79,868.40 per year, with a posting window through 11/20/2026. Responsibilities include overseeing unit operations, ensuring safety and security, and coordinating with other departments to maintain facility integrity.