Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Savannah RYDC - Savannah, GA (FSC)

Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant at Savannah RYDC to supervise youth custody and security and foster a safe, therapeutic environment. You will mentor staff, model pro-social behavior, and ensure adherence to policies in a demanding setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant or military equivalent, and GA POST certification within six months. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year as Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant or military equivalent.
• Must obtain GA POST certification within six months of employment.
• Preferred: POST certification, 1+ year in juvenile justice, or college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assumes custody, security, and care of youth per DJJ policies.
• Maintains order by intervening and supervising youth behavior.
• Directly supports detained youth with safety, conduct, and rehabilitation.
• Supervises staff, completes paperwork and maintains records.
• Enforces facility rules and conducts searches and inspections.

Skills

Supervision

Policy adherence

Team leadership

Patience

Discipline

Education

High school diploma or GED

GA POST certification within six months

Military service at E-5 or higher

Job description

Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Savannah RYDC - Savannah, GA (FSC)# Team Georgia Careers## Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Savannah RYDC - Savannah, GA (FSC)Apply: Decatur: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 7, 2026 (4 days left to apply): JR0000007523Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! **Job Title:**Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Savannah RYDC - Savannah, GA (FSC)**Agency:**Department of Juvenile Justice**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000007523**Shift:**Any (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**$60,991.00**Job Description:****Please Note: This position is scheduled to close at 12:00 a.m. on the closing date listed above. Applications must be submitted before that time to be considered.****Job Summary:**Positively impact the lives of youth in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice through the collaborative creation and maintenance of a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment in facilities. Provide support, guidance, and structure for our detained youth by modeling, encouraging, and reinforcing pro-social behaviors to include patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect. Supervises, guides and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Performs as shift supervisor of a unit or program.**Primary Duties & 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.* Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment.* Ensures the provision of direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation.* Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.* Completes administrative paperwork, the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports.* Develops work and security procedures.* Supervises contraband searches and inspections, inventories, maintains physical control of logs, keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment.* Maintainsknowledge of, complies with, and enforces all facility policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.* Provides support in training, selecting, and orienting subordinate staff.* Reads and reviews youth information to identify issues that require special attention.**Minimum Qualifications:*** High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent.* Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six months of employment.**Preferred Qualifications:**Preference will be given to applicants, who in addition to meeting the minimum requirements possess two or more of the following:* Current and valid certification as a Juvenile Correctional Officer by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council* One or more years of experience in a Juvenile Justice environment* Completion of one or more years of college**Military Salary Increase Incentive Amount:**2.5% for one year of active-duty service5% for two years of active-duty service7.5% for three years of active-duty service10% for 4+ years of active-duty service **Benefits:**In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits**THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLEPLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.**DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER****Minimum Qualifications:**High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent; or two (2) years of military experience at E-5 or higher Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.