Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Metro RYDC - Atlanta, GA (FSC)

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant for the Metro RYDC in Atlanta, GA. This role focuses on custody, security, and care of youth, with an emphasis on safety, rehabilitation, and pro-social behavior within a secure facility.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, six months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 or equivalent, and completion of Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate and Advanced within six months (or four years of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Custody, security, and care of youth per DOJ policies and SOPs.
• Provide direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth toward rehabilitation.
• Complete administrative paperwork and maintain records.
• Inspect and manage security equipment to safeguard youth.
• Maintain order through supervision and guide subordinate staff.
• Review youth information to identify special attention needs.
• Serve as Shift Supervisor in the Lieutenant's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Education

High school diploma/GED

POST certification

Job description

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Job Title

Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Metro RYDC - Atlanta, GA (FSC)

Agency

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID

JR0000007021

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$58,375

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

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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.

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.