Juvenile Correctional Sergeant-Atlanta YDC- College Park GA

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant to positively impact the lives of youth in the Department of Juvenile Justice. Responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, you'll oversee youth conduct and manage staff tasks while ensuring adherence to security protocols. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to model pro-social behaviors in a correctional setting.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Qualified for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma and P.O.S.T certification required.
• 6 months experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer or equivalent.
• Valid Driver License necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care, custody, and safety of youth in detention.
• Supervise subordinate staff and administrative tasks.
• Maintain order and discipline through active supervision.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma / GED

P.O.S.T Certification

Job description

Juvenile Correctional Sergeant-Atlanta YDC- College Park GA

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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. Assists shift supervisor with administration of the facility.

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. Assists shift supervisor with administration of the facility.

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.

Ensures the provision of direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation

Completes administrative paperwork, preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and report

Inspects, inventories, and maintains control of various security equipment and technology to successfully support the safety and well-being of juveniles served in facilities.

Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment. Provides support in training, selecting, and orienting subordinate correctional security staff.

Reads and reviews youth information to identify issues that require special attention. Oversees officer activities and performance to ensure that the custody, security, and welfare of youth is maintained.

Position may serve as the Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Lieutenant.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma /GED AND 6 months of experience at the lower-level Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) equivalent.

Must successfully complete leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced with in first six months of employment.

Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T Certification within the first six months of employment.

Must have valid Driver License.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one 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
  
  

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

Military Salary Increase Incentive Amount

2.5% for one year of active-duty service

5.0% for two years of active-duty service

7.5% for three years of active-duty service

10.0% for 4+ years of active-duty service

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 APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

High school diploma or GED AND P.O.S.T. certification AND Eighteen months of experience required at the lower level Correctional Officer 2 (PSP061) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: LAW0A6N
• Number of Openings: 3
• Advertised Salary: $51,027.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jun 4, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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