Juvenile Correctional Officer - Gainesville RYDC - Gainesville, GA (NSC)

State-of-Georgi; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Correctional Officer for Gainesville RYDC, GA. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and supervise youth in housing, classrooms, and during transit.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within six months, and a valid driver's license. This is a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to serve the state's youth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within six months.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Custody, security and care of youth per DJJ policies.
• Provide guidance and structure for detained youth with emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation.
• Security through contraband searches, security counts, and supervision of youth in housing units, classrooms, and other facility areas; perform checks.

Job description

Explore 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 Officer - Gainesville RYDC - Gainesville, GA (NSC)

Agency

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID

JR0000004232

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

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.

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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

Agency Requirement

• Must have valid Driver License.

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.

Military Salary Increase Incentive Amount

• 2.5% for one year of active-duty service
• 5% for two years of active-duty service
• 7.5% for three years of active-duty service
• 10% 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.

Job Announcement Status

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

Reference and Background Check

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

• DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED. 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.

About the State of Georgia

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.