Juvenile Correctional Sergeant- Muscogee YDC - Midland GA

Georgia Department of Revenue • Midland, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Correctional Sergeant 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 facility environment. The role provides detained youth with support, guidance, and structure while modeling and reinforcing patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect.

The Sergeant supervises, guides, and instructs subordinate staff, oversees officer activities and performance, and assists with facility administration. The position may serve as Shift Supervisor when the Lieutenant is absent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) or equivalent, or four years of military experience.
• Successfully complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within the first six months of employment.
• Possess and maintain State of Georgia Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six months of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform physically demanding activities associated with safety and security in secured facilities and community settings.
• Meet agency-established physical agility standards and successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment when required.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for youth custody, security, and care by following Department of Juvenile Justice policies and standard operating procedures.
• Provide detained youth with direct support, guidance, and structure, emphasizing safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation.
• Complete administrative paperwork and prepare and maintain records, forms, and reports.
• Inspect, inventory, and maintain control of security equipment and technology.
• Maintain order and discipline through active supervision and intervention in inappropriate youth behavior.
• Support the training, selection, and orientation of subordinate correctional security staff.
• Read and review youth information to identify issues requiring special attention.
• Oversee officer activities and performance to help ensure the custody, security, and welfare of youth.
• Assist the shift supervisor with facility administration and serve as Shift Supervisor in the Lieutenant's absence.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Military salary increase incentive based on active-duty service: 2.5% for one year, 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