Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Claxton RYDC - Claxton GA (NSC)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Claxton, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary goal of this role is to positively impact the lives of youth in the Department of Juvenile Justice by maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment. This position involves supervising, guiding, and instructing subordinate staff, acting as a shift supervisor, and ensuring the custody and care of youth through adherence to department policies and standard operating procedures. The role also includes behavioral management, administrative tasks, security operations, and enforcing facility rules.

Requirements

A High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent.
Two years of military experience at rank E-5 or higher.
Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Additional qualifications may be added by the specific agency in addition to the entry requirements.

Responsibilities

Assuming responsibility for the custody and care of youth through adherence to department policies and standard operating procedures.
Maintaining order by intervening in inappropriate behavior and through active supervision.
Planning and supervising the work of assigned staff, including training, selecting, and orienting new subordinates.
Completing paperwork, maintaining records, and developing work and security procedures.
Supervising contraband searches, inspections, and maintaining control over logs, keys, tools, and weapons.
Enforcing all facility rules and reviewing youth information to identify issues requiring special attention.
Providing support, guidance, and structure by modeling pro-social behaviors such as empathy, cooperation, and professionalism.
Acting as a shift supervisor for a specific unit or program.