Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Aaron Cohn RYDC - Columbus GA (NSC)

Juvenile Justice, Department of • Midland, TX

1d • $53,068 • Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Correctional Sergeant works at the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Aaron Cohn RYDC in Columbus, Georgia. The role supports the creation and maintenance of a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in the facility. The Sergeant provides youth with support, guidance, and structure, modeling and reinforcing patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, respect, and other pro-social behaviors. The role also supervises, guides, or instructs subordinate staff and assists with facility administration.

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 P.O.S.T. certification within the first six months of employment.
• Valid driver license.
• Ability to meet agency-established physical agility standards; a validated physical agility assessment may be required before hiring and at other intervals under 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.
• Active-duty military service, associated with a salary increase incentive: 2.5% for one year, 5% for two years, 7.5% for three years, and 10% for four or more years.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the custody, security, and care of youth in accordance with 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 control 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.
• Review youth information to identify issues requiring special attention.
• Oversee officer activities and performance to ensure youth custody, security, and welfare.
• Serve as Shift Supervisor in the Lieutenant’s absence, as needed.
• Assist the shift supervisor with facility administration.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 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