Georgia Department of Community Supervision

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Georgia Department of Community Supervision Welcome to the official page of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, committed to Public Safety + Progress. For emergencies, please call 911

This page is managed by DCS External Affairs and is not monitored 24/7. The mission of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision is to protect and serve all Georgia citizens through effective and efficient offender supervision in our communities, while providing opportunities for successful outcomes. Our highly trained and professionally dedicated officers currently supervise approximately 200,000 adults individuals sentenced to a period of adult felony probation or parole in Georgia communities. We believe in utilizing a holistic approach to supervision that involves all facets of the community which includes, but is not limited to: victims and their families, programs for individuals under supervision and their families, involvement in community activities and partnerships with other criminal justice agencies. We also provide individuals under our supervision the opportunity to make positive changes while in the community by providing individual support, programs and assistance.

Recently, DCS employees represented the agency at the Association of Women Executives in Corrections (AWEC), Georgia Ass...
10/28/2026

Recently, DCS employees represented the agency at the Association of Women Executives in Corrections (AWEC), Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety (GAWPS), and GBI-GCIC Annual Training Symposium, where they connected with fellow professionals, shared experiences, and gained valuable insight into the work taking place across the field.

Opportunities like these allow our employees to learn from one another, build relationships, and bring fresh ideas back to their teams. We are proud of our employees who continue to invest in their professional development while making meaningful contributions to our agency and the communities we serve.

10/27/2026

Team DCS Goes PINK! 🎀💗

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Team DCS employees across Georgia came together for our agency-wide , wearing pink to raise awareness, honor survivors, and stand in support of those impacted by breast cancer.

Thank you, Team DCS, for turning awareness into action and showing that together, we can make a difference! 💗🎀

📱📅 Make Room on Your Calendar for DCS!Have you considered a career in public service but aren't sure where to start? May...
10/12/2026

📱📅 Make Room on Your Calendar for DCS!

Have you considered a career in public service but aren't sure where to start? Maybe you're a student looking for hands-on experience through an internship, or a professional ready to put your skills to work in a new way.

Whatever stage you're in, DCS has opportunities worth exploring!

This week, our recruitment team will be attending three events across Georgia, sharing information about careers, internships, and the many ways our employees contribute to safer communities and positive change.

Here's where you can find us! ⬇️

🎓 Georgia Southern University – Fall 2026 Criminal Justice Career & Internship Fair
📅 October 13, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 11935 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31419
University Hall

💼 ABAC Career & Graduate School Fair – DOAS
📅 October 14, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 2802 Moore Hwy., Tifton, GA 31793
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC)

🎓 Georgia Piedmont Technical College Fall 2026 Career Fair
📅 October 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 495 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021

Save the date, stop by, and see what opportunities could be in your future with Team DCS!

DCS offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, O...
10/11/2026

DCS offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day.

Offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

Wishing you a safe and meaningful holiday!

What a great day celebrating DCS’s 11th Annual Awards Ceremony!The ceremony recognized employees and community partners ...
10/07/2026

What a great day celebrating DCS’s 11th Annual Awards Ceremony!

The ceremony recognized employees and community partners whose commitment, leadership, service, and collaboration move our mission forward every day.

Across Georgia, our employees work to promote public safety, support accountability, create opportunities for successful outcomes, and build connections that positively impact individuals, families, and communities.

At the heart of that work are our people.

Their professionalism, compassion, innovation, resilience, and commitment to service bring the DCS mission to life. The Annual Awards Ceremony gives us an opportunity to recognize those who go above and beyond while celebrating the collective impact of Team DCS and the partners who stand alongside us.

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients and nominees, and thank you to every member of Team DCS and our community partners who continue to serve Georgia with purpose.

Your work matters. Your service makes a difference. Together, we continue building safer, stronger communities across our state.

🔗 Learn more about the 2026 DCS Annual Awards Ceremony and this year’s honorees:
https://dcs.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-10-06/georgia-dcs-recognizes-employees-and-partners-2026-annual-awards-ceremony

Please join us in congratulating the 29 graduates of Basic Community Supervision Officer Training Class 69 as they begin...
10/05/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 29 graduates of Basic Community Supervision Officer Training Class 69 as they begin the next chapter of their service with DCS. 🎓

Following weeks of intensive training, these new officers are prepared to carry forward the DCS mission: promoting public safety, supporting successful outcomes, and serving communities across Georgia with professionalism and purpose.

Congratulations, Class 69! We look forward to the impact you will make in communities across our state.

🔗 Learn more about Class 69 in the official press release:
https://dcs.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-09-24/department-community-supervision-celebrates-graduation-69th-basic

Congratulations to the recent graduates of Management Essentials Training (MET)! 🎓At DCS, professional development is mo...
10/02/2026

Congratulations to the recent graduates of Management Essentials Training (MET)! 🎓

At DCS, professional development is more than a core value; it’s an investment in our people and the opportunities ahead.

Through the 40-hour Management Essentials Training program, employees strengthen the skills needed to lead teams, navigate workplace challenges, communicate effectively, and support the continued growth of those around them.

These graduates have taken a step in their professional journey, leaving training prepared to make an impact within DCS and the communities we serve.

Please join us in congratulating our newest MET graduates! 👏

Leadership. Service. Legacy.Thank you, Founding Commissioner Michael W. Nail. Thank you for your leadership. Thank you f...
09/30/2026

Leadership. Service. Legacy.

Thank you, Founding Commissioner Michael W. Nail. Thank you for your leadership. Thank you for your thoughtful approach to every challenge and opportunity. And thank you for fostering a culture where teamwork, partnership, and a shared commitment to public safety have always been at the heart of our mission.

As the founding Commissioner of DCS, you helped build more than an agency; you helped build a team and a culture that will continue to carry this mission forward.

While your 37 years of service to the State of Georgia leave a lasting legacy, your greatest impact can be seen in the people you have led, encouraged, and served alongside.

We are grateful for your leadership, your service, and the example you have set for all of us.

Thank you, Commissioner Nail, for everything you have given to Georgia and to Team DCS.

We wish you the very best in this next chapter.

Throughout September, Team DCS joined community partners across Georgia in recognizing National Recovery Month through r...
09/30/2026

Throughout September, Team DCS joined community partners across Georgia in recognizing National Recovery Month through rallies, recovery walks, resource events, service projects, and stops along the Georgia Recovers Bus Tour.

These efforts brought together individuals in recovery, families, treatment providers, community organizations, and public safety partners to celebrate progress, strengthen connections, reduce stigma, and expand access to support.

For DCS, recovery is an important part of creating successful outcomes. Connecting individuals to treatment, housing, education, peer support, and other resources can help address barriers, build stability, and support successful reentry.

Team DCS is proud to stand alongside our partners in reinforcing an important message: recovery is possible, support is available, and no one has to navigate the journey alone.

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2 Martin Luther King, Jr Drive SE, Suite 866 East Tower
Atlanta, GA
30334

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm

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