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

Georgia Department of Revenue • Midland, TX

4d • $53,068 • Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Correctional Sergeant works with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice to help maintain a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in its care. 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 a high school diploma or GED and six months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) or equivalent, or four years of military experience. The employee must complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within the first six months of employment and possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within that period. A valid driver's license is required. Candidates must be able to meet agency physical agility standards and may need to complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals under agency policy.

The position is with the Department of Juvenile Justice at Aaron Cohn RYDC in Columbus, Georgia. The listed compensation is $53,068.00. The selected applicant is subject to reference and criminal background checks, where applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 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.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet agency-established physical agility standards; a validated physical agility assessment may be required before hiring and at other intervals.

Nice To Haves

• Current and valid Georgia P.O.S.T. 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.
• Military salary increase incentive: 2.5% for one year of active-duty service, 5% for two years, 7.5% for three years, and 10% for four or more years.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for youth custody, security, and care 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 to support the safety and well-being of youth.
• 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.
• 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 work environment, job satisfaction, and work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED