Juvenile Correctional Captain - Gainesville RYDC - Gainesville, GA

Georgia Department of Revenue•Gainesville, FL
•$56,627•Onsite

About The Position

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. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED, and two (2) years of supervisory law enforcement experience
  • One (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant (PSP223) or equivalent
  • Three (3) years of military experience at E-6 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.
  • Provides staff oversight during youth transfers from one facility to another.
  • 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 assigned staff and ensures conformity with department policies and procedures.
  • Manages and directs administrative and human resource activities of subordinate staff. Implements applicable emergency plans and procedures.
  • Provides oversight to subordinate staff in handling of contraband, coordinating youth activities, and head count procedures.
  • Ensures that laws, policies, rules, and regulations are adhered to for the safety and security of youth and staff.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • health and dental insurance
  • retirement and savings plan options
  • paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
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