Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Dekalb RYDC - Decatur GA (CCR)

Juvenile Justice, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant for Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center in Decatur GA. The role emphasizes custody, safety, and the delivery of a therapeutic, structured environment for youth under care.

The incumbent supervises staff, enforces policies, completes records, and supports the shift supervisor in facility operations. A valid GA POST certification and Leadership Core training must be completed within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED AND 6 months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia POST Certification within the first six months of employment.
• Must successfully complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within the first six months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia POST certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

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.

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 Sergeant - Dekalb RYDC - Decatur GA (CCR)

Agency

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID

JR0000005522

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

53,068.00

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 Specific Duties

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

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.
• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• 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

Driver License Requirement

Must have valid Driver License.

Preference

• 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 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Culture

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.