Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant- Muscogee YDC- Midland, GA
Juvenile Justice, Department of•Columbus, OH
•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. Supervises, guides and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Performs as shift supervisor of a unit or program.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent; or two (2) 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 (6) months of employment.
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
- 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.
- 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 and plans work of assigned staff.
- Completes administrative paperwork, the preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
- Develops work and security procedures.
- 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.
- Provides support in training, selecting, and orienting subordinate staff.
- Reads and reviews youth information to identify issues that require special attention.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- retirement and savings plan options
- paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
