SMRT JCO II - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

Juvenile Justice, Department of•Decatur, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Positively impact the lives of youth in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice through the collaborative creation and maintenance of a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment in facilities and communities. Provide support, guidance, and structure for our youth by modeling, encouraging, and reinforcing pro-social behaviors to include patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Correctional Officer 1 (PSP220) or position equivalent.
Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.
Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, Power Point

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.
Eighteen (18) months or more of prior military or law enforcement experience
Two (2) years of college credits or an associate’s degree from an accredited university
Experience in correctional security operations and/or tactical emergency response
Advanced training in correctional security, tactical operations, intelligence, investigations, interviewing techniques, instructional presentations.
Basic LE Mandate
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Enforces all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and state laws necessary for the control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety.
Participate in joint task force apprehensions for the recovery of absconded or exploited youth.
Conduct apprehensions of offenders found in violations of care and custody or protection orders
Conduct secure transport of offenders.
Conduct shakedowns and searches of secure facilities
Provides safety and security for facility or community offices.
Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
Observe the conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes
Oversee offenders during work assignments, furloughs, meals, and recreation periods.
Conduct patrols of assigned areas and prepare related administrative reports.
Prepares admissions, program releases, transfers, and other related reports.
Responds to emergencies in agency facilities and communities.
When designated serve as an (SRG) Security Risk Group officer monitoring and documenting uprisings in gang trends, paraphernalia and temperament within secure facilities and communities.
May handle and train canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty and the detection of contraband.
Inspects, inventories physical control of logs, keys, tools, and related equipment.