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

Juvenile Justice, Department of • Midland, TX

2d • $53,068

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 requires adherence to department policies and procedures, maintaining the custody, security, care, and welfare of youth, and meeting agency physical agility standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) or equivalent; the posting also lists four years of military experience as an alternative qualification.
• 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's license.
• Be capable of meeting agency-established physical agility standards and successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals if required by agency policy.

Nice To Haves

• Current and valid Georgia POST Council certification as a Juvenile Correctional Officer.
• One or more years of experience in a Juvenile Justice environment.
• Completion of one or more years of college.
• One or more years of active-duty military service may qualify for a salary increase incentive; the listed increases range from 2.5% for one year to 10% for four or more years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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.
• Maintain order and discipline through active supervision and intervention in inappropriate youth 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.
• Supervise, guide, and instruct subordinate staff, and assist the shift supervisor with facility administration.
• Serve as Shift Supervisor in the Lieutenant's absence when needed.

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 the 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