Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Metro RYDC - Atlanta, GA

Georgia Department of Revenue • Atlanta, GA

21h • 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 by modeling, encouraging, and reinforcing patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, respect, and other pro-social behaviors.

The sergeant supervises, guides, and instructs subordinate staff and assists the shift supervisor 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.
• Successfully complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within the first six months of employment, or have four years of military experience.
• Possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the custody, security, and care of youth in accordance with Georgia 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 to support the safety and well-being of youth in facilities.
• Maintain order and discipline through active supervision and intervention in inappropriate youth behavior to preserve a safe and secure environment.
• 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 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 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