Juvenile Correctional Sergeant- Bob Richards RYDC- Rome, GA

Georgia Department of Revenue • Rome, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Correctional Sergeant positively impacts the lives of youth in Department of Juvenile Justice care by helping create and maintain a safe, therapeutic, and educational facility environment. The role provides detained youth with support, guidance, and structure by modeling 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.

The role is based at Bob Richards RYDC in Rome, Georgia. Compensation is listed as $53,068. The position requires a valid driver license and the ability to meet agency physical agility standards. The selected applicant is subject to reference and criminal background checks, where applicable.

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; may be required to pass a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals as required by agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the custody, security, and care of youth in accordance with Department of Juvenile Justice policies and standard operating procedures.
• Provide direct support, guidance, and structure to detained youth, 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 used to support the safety and well-being of youth.
• Maintain order and discipline through active supervision and intervention to control inappropriate behavior and preserve a safe, 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 are maintained.
• Assist the shift supervisor with facility administration and serve as Shift Supervisor in the Lieutenant’s absence.
• Supervise, guide, and instruct the work assignments of subordinate staff.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Eligible military service salary increase incentive: 2.5% for one year of active-duty service, 5% for two years, 7.5% for three years, and 10% for four or more years of active-duty service
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED