Juvenile Justice Sergeant & Mentor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual leave

State retirement plans

Descripción de la vacante

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks a Sergeant to supervise Juvenile Correctional Officers, directing daily operations to keep youth safe and engaged in rehabilitation. You will mentor staff, manage headcounts, and ensure reporting and logs are completed accurately.

Under supervision, you will respond to emergencies, conduct inspections, and maintain discipline within facility units.

Formación

• High school diploma required.
• Must be an officer in compliance with and certified under CLEE within six months of employment.
• Must have an 80% rate on competency/proficiency exam and possess supervisor and teaching skills.

Responsabilidades

• Engages with youth to ensure safety, security, rehabilitation, and well-being.
• Ensures frequent and helpful communication with youth throughout the day.
• Serves as a mentor for new security staff.
• Provide support to new staff in maintaining youth headcount and daily reports.
• Responds physically to emergency situations.
• Conducts routine security inspections and frisk searches as per policy.
• Ensures youth have basic needs met and maintain security of youth.

Conocimientos

Youth supervision

Crisis intervention

Mentoring staff

Leadership

Communication

Educación

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks a Sergeant to supervise Juvenile Correctional Officers, directing daily operations to keep youth safe and engaged in rehabilitation. You will mentor staff, manage headcounts, and ensure reporting and logs are completed accurately.

Under supervision, you will respond to emergencies, conduct inspections, and maintain discipline within facility units.