What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Warden position at Georgia Department of Corrections?
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PSM121
Deputy Warden
00186528
Unclassified
01/27/2026
02/03/2026
Jobcode:
PSM121
Jobtitle:
Deputy Warden
Job Category:
Corrections
Entry Salary:
$71,057.11
Pay Grade Max:
$94,460.15
Minimum
Qualification:
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 a level equivalent to Correctional Lieutenant (PSP065) involving management of staff through subordinate supervisors or managers, or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Correctional Asst Supt (PSP120) or position equivalent.
Preferred
Qualification:
Qualification:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
One year of full-time experience in directing through subordinate managers, activities and staff appropriate to the area of assignment (i.e., security or care and treatment) at a state correctional facility operated by the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Two years of full-time experience in directing through subordinate managers, activities and staff appropriate to the area of assignment (i.e. , security or care and treatment) in a correctional setting outside of the Georgia Department of Corrections or in a community-based care and treatment or similar program/organization.
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.
Note: For positions serving as a single Deputy Warden for both Security and Care and Treatment, appropriate management experience in the area of security is preferred.
Note: For positions serving as a single Deputy Warden for both Security and Care and Treatment, appropriate management experience in the area of security is preferred.
Note:
1. This position serves as a Deputy Warden at a medium security facility.
2. Only applicants who have successfully completed the assessment center for Deputy Warden are eligible.
2. Only applicants who have successfully completed the assessment center for Deputy Warden are eligible.
Location Name:
Burruss Correctional Training Ctr
Address1:
1000 Indian Springs Dr.
Address2:
City:
Forsyth
Zipcode:
31029
County:
MONROE COUNTY
Contact Name:
Alethia Ellis
Contact Phone#:
404-624-2321
Contact Email ID:
alethia.ellis@gdc.ga.gov
Comments:
Open to GDC employees. Please submit a State of Georgia Application and Bio. Must have taken and passed the Deputy Warden's Assessment
Salary : $71,057 - $94,460