Youth Care & Security Officer (Juvenile Facility)

Rome Floyd Chamber; Rome (GA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veterans bonuses

Job summary

Rome Floyd Chamber is seeking individuals to positively impact youth in the care of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. This role focuses on custody, safety, and supportive guidance in secure facilities.

You will conduct security checks, supervise youth movements, and promote pro-social behaviors through calm coaching. A high school diploma, GA POST certification within six months, and a valid driver's license are required; physical agility may be tested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain GA POST certification within six months.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physical agility standards may apply.

Responsibilities

• Custody, security, and care of youth per DJJ policies.
• Provide support and guidance to detained youth.
• Conduct contraband searches and security checks.
• Maintain order through supervision and intervention.
• Supervise movement of youth within facilities and during transport.
• Promote adaptive behavior using positive reinforcement and coaching.
• Screen visitors to prevent unauthorized access.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Cooperation

Professionalism

Respect

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Georgia POST certification within 6 months

Job description

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.

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.
• Provides direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation.
• Provides security through contraband searches, security counts, and supervision of assigned youth in housing units, classroom areas, and other facility areas; and performs security checks of various assigned areas.
• Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment. Supervises the movement and transition of youth, both within and outside of designated facilities, in transit to and from other facilities, and during temporary leave.
• Promotes the development of adaptive behavior in youth through the use of positive reinforcements, effective redirection and verbal coaching, and active modeling of desired behaviors.
• Screens visitors and staff upon entry to a secure facility to control contraband and prevent unauthorized access.
• Utilizes various security equipment and technology to successfully support the safety and well-being of youth served in facilities.

Entry Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

Agency Requirements:

• 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.

Veterans are eligible for the following bonuses:

• .5% for one year of active-duty service • 7.5% for three years of active-duty service

• 5% for two years of active-duty service • 10% for 4+ years of active-duty service