Juvenile Correctional LT - Terrell RYDC - Dawson, GA (FSC)

Georgia Department of Revenue; Dawson (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid holidays

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice in Dawson, GA seeks a Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant to supervise and guide staff, manage unit operations, and ensure safety and rehabilitation for youth under custody.

The role emphasizes supervision, policy compliance, and administrative responsibilities as a shift supervisor in a secure facility. Strong leadership and adherence to standards are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent; or two 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 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for custody, security, and care of youth following Georgia DJJ policies and procedures.
• Intervenes with youth to maintain safe, orderly, and disciplined environment through active supervision.
• Provides direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth focusing on safety, conduct, care, and rehabilitation.
• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Completes administrative paperwork and maintains records, forms and reports.
• Develops work and security procedures and conducts contraband searches and inspections.

Education

High school diploma/GED

P.O.S.T. certification

Job description

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Job Title:

Juvenile Correctional LT - Terrell RYDC - Dawson, GA (FSC)

Agency:

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007150

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$55,447

Job Description:

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.
• Maintainsorderanddisciplinebyinterveningwithyouththroughactivesupervisionand controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Ensurestheprovisionofdirectsupport,guidance,andstructurefordetainedyouthwith an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation.
• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Completesadministrativepaperwork,thepreparationandmaintenanceofrecords,forms and reports.
• Develops work and security procedures.
• Supervisescontrabandsearchesandinspections,inventories,maintainsphysicalcontrol of logs, keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment.
• Maintains knowledgeof,complieswith,andenforcesallfacilitypolicies,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; or two 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 months of employment.

Physical Agility Standards:

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding activities associated with maintaining safety and security within our secured facilities and community settings. Candidates must be capable of meeting agency-established physical agility standards and may be required to successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals as required by agency policy.

The Department of Juvenile Justice reserves the right to modify physical agility standards and testing requirements as necessary to meet operational, legal, accreditation, certification, or safety requirements.

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

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THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.