New Deputy Warden of Security at Lee Arrendale State Prison

Pablo Ramirez Promoted

FORSYTH, Ga. –  The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Pablo Ramirez, Unit Manager at Lee Arrendale State Prison (LASP), to Deputy Warden of Security at LASP, effective April 16, 2025. As Deputy Warden of Security, Ramirez will be responsible for overseeing security staff members and 1,214 female offenders.

“Pablo has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a strong work ethic,” said Commissioner Tyrone Oliver. “We are confident that he will continue to uphold the GDC mission as he takes the next step in his correctional career.”

Ramirez began his career with the GDC in 2016 at LASP as a Correctional Officer, and in 2018 he was promoted to Sergeant. In 2019, he became a member of the Tactical Squad serving at Phillips State Prison (SP), and in 2020, he transferred to Phillips SP where he was promoted to Lieutenant. In 2021 he returned to LASP and in 2024, he was promoted to Unit Manager, where he currently serves. 

Ramirez’s departmental training consists of Basic Correctional Officer Training, Special Operations Basic Training, Sergeant’s Academy, Supervision I, II, and III, Management I, II, and III, and Unit Manager Academy. He is currently enrolled in the Professional Management Program through Columbus State University.

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About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 49,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, call 478-992-5247 or visit http://www.gdc.ga.gov .