Juvenile Correctional Sergeant: Lead & Protect Youth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant at Macon RYDC to help create a safe, therapeutic environment for detained youth. You will provide guidance, structure, and pro-social modeling, including patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect, while supervising staff and supporting shift operations.

You will assist the shift supervisor, oversee records and equipment, and ensure security and welfare within a dynamic facility, with

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 P.O.S.T. 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 reports.
• 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 the custody, security, and welfare of youth is maintained.
• Position may serve as the Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Lieutenant.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

State of Georgia’s Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant at Macon RYDC to help create a safe, therapeutic environment for detained youth. You will provide guidance, structure, and pro-social modeling, including patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect, while supervising staff and supporting shift operations.

You will assist the shift supervisor, oversee records and equipment, and ensure security and welfare within a dynamic facility, with