School Resource Officer - Augusta YDC - Augusta, GA (FSC)

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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Résumé du poste

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a School Resource Officer in Augusta to maintain security and order within a detention educational setting.

The role requires GA P.O.S.T. certification, supervision of students, safety drills, and collaboration with education and probation staff in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and successful completion of Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Training.
• GA P.O.S.T. certified peace officer (PBLE) in good standing as defined by GAPOST Council.

Responsabilités

• Performs all law enforcement related duties in a highly professional manner.
• Provide security clearance for each student entering the secure area.
• Regularly conduct walkthroughs of classrooms, hallways and offices.
• Address students who are disruptive or absent.
• Facilitates safety drills as required by GA Preparatory Academy.
• Inspect areas for contraband and safety breaches.
• Monitor security equipment and camera system and report problems.
• Meet with supervisors and staff to increase student involvement.
• Assist in planning weekly student success meetings and monthly parent meetings.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Facilitates group discussions on law enforcement topics.

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology or related field

Description du poste

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Job Title:
School Resource Officer - Augusta YDC - Augusta, GA (FSC)
Agency:

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID:
JR0000002303
Shift:
Any (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$58,488.00

Job Description:
Under supervision, performs a full range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order in a detention facility educational setting.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs all law enforcement related duties in a highly professional manner consistent with established procedures and directives.
• Provide security clearance for each student entering the secure area of the building. This will include when youth leave the secure area for bathroom breaks, class breaks/lunchtime breaks, and at the beginning of each session.
• Regularly conduct walkthroughs of classrooms, hallways and in school offices.
• Address students who are disruptive, inappropriately dressed, late, and/or absent.
• Facilitates safety drills as required by the Georgia Preparatory Academy.
• Inspect areas frequented by youth for contraband and /or safety breach after each movement including break times and beginning/ending of each session.
• Monitor security equipment and camera system and ensure problems are reported immediately so that corrective actions can be implemented.
• Met with supervisors, education staff and support staff to increase student involvement.
• Assist in planning weekly student success meetings with students, education, and probation, and assist in coordinating monthly parent meetings.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.
• Facilitates group discussions with students as requested on various law enforcement topics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED AND successful completion of Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology or related field.
• One year or more of experience as a School Resource Officer.
• Three years of experience as a Peace Officer and current and valid certification as a Peace Officer by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in police or investigative work in a federal, state or local law enforcement agency.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, kneeling, bending and crawling.

Agency Qualifications:

• GA P.O.S.T. certified peace officer (PBLE) in good standing as defined by GAPOST Council.
• A current GAPOST professional profile must be submitted as part of the application process with PBLE number attached

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.

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 APPLICABLE

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and successful completion of Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Training.

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.