Juvenile Justice Shift Supervisor: Safety & Rehab

State of Georgia; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick-leav

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Juvenile Justice, seeks a Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant in Augusta, GA. The role supervises youth custody, safety, and care, guiding staff and ensuring compliance with policies.

It involves shift supervision and administrative duties to maintain an organized, secure facility. Qualifications include a high school diploma/GED and relevant experience, plus POST certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and 1 year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or 2 years of military experience at E-5 or higher.
• 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.
• Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Ensures the provision of direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation.
• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Completes administrative paperwork, the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports.
• Develops work and security procedures.
• Supervises contraband searches and inspections, inventories, maintains physical control of logs, keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of, complies with, and enforces all facility policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Provides support in training, selecting, and orienting subordinate staff.
• Reads and reviews youth information to identify issues that require special attention.

Education

High school diploma/GED

State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification

Job description

The State of Georgia, Department of Juvenile Justice, seeks a Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant in Augusta, GA. The role supervises youth custody, safety, and care, guiding staff and ensuring compliance with policies.

It involves shift supervision and administrative duties to maintain an organized, secure facility. Qualifications include a high school diploma/GED and relevant experience, plus POST certification within six months.