Juvenile Correctional Sergeant- Atlanta YDC - College Park (FSC)

State of Georgia•College Park, GA

31d

About The Position

Positively impact the lives of youth in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice through the collaborative creation and maintenance of a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment in facilities. Provide support, guidance, and structure for our detained youth by modeling, encouraging, and reinforcing pro-social behaviors to include patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect. Supervises, guides and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Assists shift supervisor with administration of the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma /GED
6 months of experience at the lower-level Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) equivalent.
Must successfully complete leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced with in first six months of employment or four (4) years of military experience.
Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T Certification within the first six months of employment.
Must have valid Driver License.

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

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the custody, security, and care of youth through adherence to policies and standard operating procedures governing the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
Ensures the provision of direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation
Completes administrative paperwork, preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and report
Inspects, inventories, and maintains control of various security equipment and technology to successfully support the safety and well-being of juveniles served in facilities.
Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment. Provides support in training, selecting, and orienting subordinate correctional security staff.
Reads and reviews youth information to identify issues that require special attention. Oversees officer activities and performance to ensure that the custody, security, and welfare of youth is maintained.
Position may serve as the Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Lieutenant.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance.
Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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