Warden Darrin Myers was an asset to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation and those who worked with him. Shortly after becoming a Correctional Officer, Myers became a member of CPOF. Through his career he continued to be a supporter of CPOF and of assisting his officers across the state of Georgia.
Warden Myers passed away on December 10, 2023 following surgery complications. CPOF was there to assist his wife, Theresa, with funeral expenses.
To his family, we keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We thank you for being his support during his career with Georgia Department of Corrections. And to Warden Myers, we thank you for your support, your service in the US Army and for all you did in Georgia.
In 2018, Commissioner Dozier of Georgia Department of Corrections released this announcement.
New Superintendent at Helms Facility
Director of Public Affairs: Joan Heath
Darrin Myers Promoted
FORSYTH, Ga. – Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier announced the promotion of Darrin Myers to Superintendent at Helms Facility, effective April 1, 2018. As the Superintendent, Myers will be responsible for overseeing 60 staff members and 32 special mission security male and female offenders.
“Myers has continuously demonstrated his leadership skills and work ethic,” said Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier. “We are confident that his knowledge and experience will be a tremendous asset to the Helms Facility.”
Myers began his career with the GDC in 2006 as a Correctional Officer at Rutledge State Prison. During his tenure, he rose through the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant. Myers was promoted to Probation Officer at Columbus Probation Office in 2013. In 2014, he returned to Rutledge State Prison as a Correctional Officer and in 2015, he was promoted to Lieutenant. In 2016, he was promoted to Assistant Superintendent at Columbus Transitional Center, where he currently serves.
Myers holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He has completed the following departmental training: Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT), Basic Parole/Probation Officer Training, Post Instructor Training, Basic Management Training (BMT), and Assistant Superintendent Training.
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