Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Lead & Safeguard Youth

State-of-Georgi; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant for Muscogee YDC in Midland, GA. The role supervises a unit, ensures safety and order for detained youth, and oversees staff performance, training, and compliance with procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or 2 years in the military at E-5+, and POST certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or 2 years military at E-5+.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia POST certification within first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain custody, security and care of youth per DJJ policies.
• Supervise, guide and assign work to subordinate staff; act as shift supervisor.
• Complete administrative paperwork, records, forms and reports.
• Develop security procedures and conduct contraband searches as required.
• Enforce facility policies, train and orient subordinate staff.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

The State of Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant for Muscogee YDC in Midland, GA. The role supervises a unit, ensures safety and order for detained youth, and oversees staff performance, training, and compliance with procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or 2 years in the military at E-5+, and POST certification within six months.