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

Georgia Department of Revenue • Midland, TX

1d • $53,068 • 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 while modeling and reinforcing patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect. The Sergeant supervises, guides, and instructs subordinate staff and assists the shift supervisor with facility administration.

The Sergeant is responsible for the custody, security, and care of youth in accordance with department policies and standard operating procedures. The position oversees staff activities and performance to ensure youth custody, security, and welfare, and may serve as Shift Supervisor when the Lieutenant is absent. The job 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.
• At least six months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) or equivalent, or four years of military experience, as stated in the minimum qualifications.
• 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, if required, successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals required by agency policy.

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, and 10% for four or more years.

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.
• 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.
• Assist the shift supervisor with facility administration.
• Serve as Shift Supervisor in the Lieutenant’s absence, as needed.
• Supervise, guide, and instruct subordinate staff work assignments.

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