Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant- Muscogee YDC- Midland, GA

Georgia Department of Revenue • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant positively impacts the lives of youth in the care of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice by helping create and maintain a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment. The role provides detained youth with support, guidance, and structure by modeling, encouraging, and reinforcing pro-social behaviors, including patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect.

The position supervises, guides, and instructs subordinate staff and serves as shift supervisor for a unit or program. It is based at Muscogee YDC in Midland, Georgia. The selected applicant is subject to reference and criminal background checks, where applicable. This is an unclassified position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent, or two years of military experience at E-5 or higher.
• Possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six months of employment.
• Capable of meeting agency-established physical agility standards; may be required to successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals required by agency policy.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Completion of one or more years of college.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the custody, security, and care of youth in accordance with Department of Juvenile Justice policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain order and discipline through active supervision and intervention in inappropriate youth behavior, supporting 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; inventory and maintain physical control of logs, keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of, 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
• Total Rewards programs intended to improve work environment, job satisfaction, and work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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