Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Metro RYDC - Atlanta, GA

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Department of Juvenile Justice in Atlanta is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant for the Metro RYDC. This role supervises youth custody, enforces safety protocols, and helps maintain a therapeutic environment while coordinating with security staff.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED, six months as Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 or military experience, and must obtain POST certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience as Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) or equivalent.
• Must complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within the first six months; or four years of military experience.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia POST certification within the first six months.

Responsibilities

• Custody, security, and care of youth per DJJ policies.
• Provide guidance, structure, and rehabilitation-focused support to detained youth.
• Supervise and orient subordinate correctional security staff; assist the shift supervisor.
• Complete administrative paperwork and maintain records.
• Inspect and manage security equipment and technology to support safety and wellbeing of youth.

Skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

POST certification

Job description

Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Metro RYDC - Atlanta, GA# Team Georgia Careers## Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Metro RYDC - Atlanta, GAApply: Atlanta: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 16, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JR0000005028Explore 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 - Metro RYDC - Atlanta, GA**Agency:**Department of Juvenile Justice**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000005028**Shift:**Any (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**$58,375 (ANNUAL SALARY)**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.**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.