New Assistant Superintendent at Northwest Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Commissioner: Timothy C. Ward

Director of Public Affairs: Joan Heath

Scott Keith Promoted

FORSYTH, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Scott Keith to Assistant Superintendent at Northwest Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (RSAT) effective February 15, 2022. As Assistant Superintendent, Keith will be responsible for assisting the Superintendent with daily operations of the facility, overseeing staff, and supervising 200 male detainees.

"Keith has proven himself to be an effective leader during his tenure with the department," said Commissioner Timothy C. Ward. "We are confident Northwest RSAT excel under his leadership while developing professional staff, and effectively managing detainees."

Keith began his career with the GDC in 2010 as a Correctional Officer at Walker State Prison (SP). During his tenure at Walker SP, he was promoted through the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain, where he currently serves.  

His departmental training consists of Basic Correctional Officer Training, Sergeants Academy, Field Training Officer Program, POST Instructor Training, Captains Academy, Supervision I, II, and III, and Management I, II, and III.

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 nearly 52,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 10,500 employees. For more information on the GDC, call 478-992-5247 or visit https://gdc.georgia.gov.