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

Juvenile Justice, Department of • Midland, TX

4d • $53,068 • Onsite

About The Position

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

The role is based at Aaron Cohn RYDC in Columbus, Georgia. Candidates must meet agency physical agility standards and may need to complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals required by agency policy. The selected applicant is subject to reference and criminal background checks, where applicable. This is an unclassified position and an internal and external job announcement.

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.
• Possess a valid driver license.
• Meet agency-established physical agility standards and successfully complete an assessment when required.

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 may qualify for a salary increase incentive: 2.5% for one year, 5% for two years, 7.5% for three years, or 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 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 by actively supervising youth and intervening to control inappropriate 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 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, and sick leave.
• Eligibility 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