Juvenile Correctional Sergeant- Atlanta YDC - College Park, GA
About The Position
The Juvenile Correctional Sergeant works at Atlanta Youth Development Campus in College Park, Georgia, supporting the Department of Juvenile Justice’s mission to create and maintain a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in its care. The role provides youth with support, guidance, and structure by modeling and reinforcing patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, respect, and other prosocial behaviors. The Sergeant supervises, guides, and instructs subordinate staff and assists with facility administration. The position may serve as Shift Supervisor when the Lieutenant is absent. The role requires compliance with agency custody and security procedures and the ability to meet agency physical agility standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) or equivalent.
- Successfully complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within the first six months of employment, or have four years of military experience.
- Possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six months of employment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to meet agency-established physical agility standards; candidates 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 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 maintain control of 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 and serve as Shift Supervisor in the Lieutenant’s absence when needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement and savings plan options
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
