Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Wilkes RYDC - Wahington, GA (FSC)

State-of-Georgi; Washington (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State Government is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant for Wilkes RYDC in Wahington, GA. The role focuses on safety, care, and rehabilitation of detained youth, under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor.

The position requires strong leadership and adherence to procedures within a secure facility. The selected candidate will supervise staff, complete administrative tasks, and ensure a calm, orderly environment that supports positive youth outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires High school diploma or GED and six months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within six months or have four years of military experience.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia POST certification within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Custody, security, and care of youth following agency policies and SOPs.
• Provide direct support, guidance, and structure to detained youth.
• Maintain records and reports; supervise and coordinate subordinate staff.

Skills

Leadership

Physical agility

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Explore 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 - Wilkes RYDC - Wahington, GA (FSC)Agency:Department of Juvenile JusticeJob Requisition ID:JR0000006025Shift:Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:$53,068.00Job 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 rehabilitationCompletes administrative paperwork, preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reportInspects, 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.Entry Qualifications:High school diploma or GED AND current and valid Georgia P.OS.T. certification AND 6 months of experience at the lower level Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 (PSP221) AND successful completion of Leadership Core Basic Level 1 thru 3. Must have valid Driver License.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.THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENTTHIS 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 EMPLOYERMinimum 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 EmployerThe 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.