Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant- Cadwell RYDC- Cadwell, GA (FSC)

Georgia Department of Revenue • Cadwell, GA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant positively impacts the lives of youth in Department of Juvenile Justice care by helping create and maintain a safe, therapeutic, and educational facility environment. The lieutenant provides support, guidance, and structure to detained youth by modeling, encouraging, and reinforcing pro-social behaviors, including patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect. The role supervises, guides, and instructs subordinate staff and serves as shift supervisor of a unit or program.

The position is with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice at Cadwell RYDC in Cadwell, Georgia. The listed compensation is $55,447. The shift is listed as “Any.” The position is unclassified and open to internal and external applicants. The selected applicant is subject to a reference check and, where applicable, a criminal background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and either one year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent, or two 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 months of employment.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Current and valid Juvenile Correctional Officer certification from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council.
• One or more years of experience in a juvenile justice environment.
• Completion of one or more years of college.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the custody, security, and care of youth by following Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain order and discipline through active supervision and intervention in inappropriate youth behavior to support a safe and secure environment.
• Provide detained youth with direct support, guidance, and structure, emphasizing safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation.
• Supervise and plan the work of assigned staff.
• Complete administrative paperwork and prepare and maintain records, forms, and reports.
• Develop work and security procedures.
• Supervise contraband searches and inspections, and inventory and maintain physical control of logs, keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment.
• Know, comply with, and enforce facility policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Support the training, selection, and orientation of subordinate staff.
• Read and review youth information to identify issues requiring special attention.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Eligibility as an employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Military salary increase incentive: 2.5% for one year of active duty service, 5% for two years, 7.5% for three years, and 10% for four or more years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED