SMRT JCO II - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

State-of-Georgi; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a SMRT JCO II to support secure facilities and community settings in Decatur, GA. The role requires enforcing rules, transporting offenders, and responding to emergencies while promoting a safe, therapeutic environment for youth.

The position involves on-call duties and statewide travel as needed, with a compensation package reflecting public service benefits and security responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; P.O.S.T. certification required within six months.
• Preferred: two or more of the listed qualifications and experience in juvenile justice or related security fields.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are expected.

Responsibilities

• Enforces rules, policies, and laws for offender management and public safety.
• Assist in joint task forces for apprehensions of offenders and ensure secure transport.
• Maintain order and safety within facilities and communities; prepare related reports.
• Respond to emergencies and monitor uprisings or gang activity as needed.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Initiative

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Georgia P.O.S.T. certification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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: SMRT JCO II - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM) Job Requisition ID: JR0000001362 Number of Openings: 0 Shift: Compensation Details: $48,926.00

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 and communities. Provide support, guidance, and structure for our youth by modeling, encouraging, and reinforcing pro-social behaviors to include patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enforces all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and state laws necessary for the control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety.
• Participate in joint task force apprehensions for the recovery of absconded or exploited youth.
• Conduct apprehensions of offenders found in violations of care and custody or protection orders
• Conduct secure transport of offenders.
• Conduct shakedowns and searches of secure facilities
• Provides safety and security for facility or community offices.
• Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws.
• Observe the conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes
• Oversee offenders during work assignments, furloughs, meals, and recreation periods.
• Conduct patrols of assigned areas and prepare related administrative reports.
• Prepares admissions, program releases, transfers, and other related reports.
• Responds to emergencies in agency facilities and communities.
• When designated serve as an (SRG) Security Risk Group officer monitoring and documenting uprisings in gang trends, paraphernalia and temperament within secure facilities and communities.
• May handle and train canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty and the detection of contraband.
• Inspects, inventories physical control of logs, keys, tools, and related equipment.

NOTE: The position may require 24 hours on-call and extensive state-wide travel and overnight stays

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• The ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with agency staff, Human Resources staff of facilities offices, and others as required.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to exercise initiative and make independent decisions to meet deadlines or to effectively handle priority work.
• Able to work as a positive leader, coordinator and effective team member.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Correctional Officer 1 (PSP220) or position equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to applicants, who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications possess two or more of the following:
• Current and valid certification as a juvenile correctional officer by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council.
• One or more years of experience in a juvenile justice environment.
• Eighteen (18) months or more of prior military or law enforcement experience
• Two (2) years of college credits or an associate’s degree from an accredited university
• Experience in correctional security operations and/or tactical emergency response
• Advanced training in correctional security, tactical operations, intelligence, investigations, interviewing techniques, instructional presentations.
• Basic LE Mandate
• Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, Power Point
• Bilingual

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 (PSP220) or equivalent. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

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.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.