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

State of Georgia; Gainesville (GA); In loco; USD 48.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

State of Georgia's Gainesville RYDC location is hiring a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for detained youth. You will supervise staff, support shift operations, and model pro-social behavior while ensuring custody and welfare of youths.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with related experience and Georgia POST certification within six months, plus leadership training or military background. Competitive benefits apply.

Competenze

• High school diploma/GED and six (6) months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) or equivalent.
• Must 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 P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

Mansioni

• 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.
• 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.

Formazione

High school diploma/GED

State of Georgia POST certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Gainesville RYDC - Gainesville, GA (NSC)# Team Georgia Careers## Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Gainesville RYDC - Gainesville, GA (NSC)Apply: Gainesville: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (2 days left to apply): JR0000007810Explore 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 - Gainesville RYDC - Gainesville, GA (NSC)**Agency:**Department of Juvenile Justice**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000007810**Shift:**Any (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**$53,068.00**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. 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 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 (4) years of military experience.* Must possess and maintain State of 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. 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. **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**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.