Entry-Level Juvenile Care & Safety Officer

Juvenile Justice, Department of; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 for Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC). The role focuses on custody, safety, and providing a therapeutic, structured environment for youth, aligning with agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising youth, conducting security checks, facilitating rehabilitation and pro-social behavior, screening visitors, and maintaining order with firm, professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the custody, security, and care of youth through adherence to policies and standard operating procedures governing the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Provides direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation.
• Provides security through contraband searches, security counts, and supervision of assigned youth in housing units, classroom areas, and other facility areas; and performs security checks of various assigned areas.
• Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Supervises the movement and transition of youth, both within and outside of designated facilities, in transit to and from other facilities, and during temporary leave.
• Promotes the development of adaptive behavior in youth through the use of positive reinforcements, effective redirection and verbal coaching, and active modeling of desired behaviors.
• Screens visitors and staff upon entry to a secure facility to control contraband and prevent unauthorized access.
• Utilizes various security equipment and technology to successfully support the safety and well-being of youth served in facilities.

Education

High school diploma/GED

State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification

Job description

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 for Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC). The role focuses on custody, safety, and providing a therapeutic, structured environment for youth, aligning with agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising youth, conducting security checks, facilitating rehabilitation and pro-social behavior, screening visitors, and maintaining order with firm, professional conduct.