Juvenile Correctional Sergeant- Atlanta YDC - College Park, GA

Georgia Power Company; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The State of Georgia is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant for the Atlanta YDC in College Park. You will help create a safe, therapeutic environment and supervise staff while modeling pro-social behaviors for detained youth. The role requires leadership and strict adherence to procedures.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, P.O.S.T. certification, and six months of related experience, plus leadership training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience as Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 or equivalent.
• P.O.S.T. certification within six months of employment.
• Must complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate and Advanced within six months.

Responsibilities

• Custody, security, and care of youth per JJ policies and procedures.
• Provide direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth.
• Inspect, inventory, and maintain security equipment and records.
• Maintain order and intervene to ensure a safe environment.
• Oversee staff activities and orient subordinate security staff.
• May serve as Shift Supervisor in absence of the Lieutenant.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Patience & empathy

Education

High school diploma / GED

P.O.S.T. certification

Driver license

Leadership Core training (Basic/Intermediate/Advanced)

Job description

Juvenile Correctional Sergeant- Atlanta YDC - College Park, GA# Team Georgia Careers## Juvenile Correctional Sergeant- Atlanta YDC - College Park, GAApply: Atlanta: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 11, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR0000003824Explore 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 Sergeant- Atlanta YDC - College Park, GA**Agency:**Department of Juvenile Justice**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000003824**Shift:**Any (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**$ 53,068.00**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. 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 rehabilitationCompletes administrative paperwork, preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reportInspects, inventories, and maintains control of various security equipment and technologyto 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 six (6) months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) Or equivalent.* Must successfully complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within the first six months of employment; Or four (4) years of military experience.* Must possess and maintain State of Georgia Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment. **Agency Requirements:**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. **For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions please click here:**https://djj.georgia.gov/juvenile-correctional-officer-series **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.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 six (6) months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) or equivalent. Must successfully complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within the first six months of employment; or four (4) years of military experience. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**