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

Juvenile Justice, Department of; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice in Gainesville is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant to supervise security and care for detained youth. You will work across shifts to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and model professional behavior.

The role includes coordinating staff, handling paperwork, and ensuring compliance with policies while preparing for possible shift supervisor duties in the lieutenant's absence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and six 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 (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.

Responsibilities

• Custody, security, and care of youth per DJJ policies.
• Provide direct support and structure for detained youth emphasizing safety and rehabilitation.
• Complete administrative paperwork and maintain records.
• Inspect and maintain security equipment.
• Maintain order and intervene to ensure safety.
• Assist in training and orienting subordinate staff.
• Review youth information for issues requiring attention.
• Oversee officer activities to protect youth welfare.
• May serve as Shift Supervisor in Lieutenant’s absence.

Education

High school diploma/GED

P.O.S.T. certification

Leadership Core training

Job description

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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 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

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