Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Eastman Ydc- Eastman GA (Fsc)

State Of Georgia Eastman , GA 31023

Posted 2 weeks ago

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. Provide support, guidance, and structure for our detained youth by modeling, encouraging, and reinforcing pro-social behaviors to include patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect.

Supervises, guides and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Assists shift supervisor with administration of the facility.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Assumes responsibility for the custody, security, and care of youth through adherence to policies and standard operating procedures governing the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

Ensures the provision of direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation

Completes administrative paperwork, preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and report

Inspects, inventories, and maintains control of various security equipment and technology to successfully support the safety and well-being of juveniles served in facilities.

Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment. Provides support in training, selecting, and orienting subordinate correctional security staff.

Reads and reviews youth information to identify issues that require special attention. Oversees officer activities and performance to ensure that the custody, security, and welfare of youth is maintained.

Position may serve as the Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Lieutenant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma /GED AND 6months of experience AND 6 months of experience at the lower-level Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 (PSP221) equivalent. Must successfully complete leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced with in first six months of employment.

Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T Certification within the first six months of employment.

Military Salary Increase Incentive Amount:

2.5% for one year of active-duty service

5.0% for two years of active-duty service

7.5% for three years of active-duty service

10.0% for 4+ years of active-duty service

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

High school diploma/GED AND 6 months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 (PSP221) or equivalent. Must successfully complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within the first six months of employment.

Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification within the first six months of employment.

Additional Information

  • Agency Logo: Requisition ID: LAW099H

  • Number of Openings: 5

  • Advertised Salary: 40,689.92

  • Shift: Day Job

  • Posting End Date: Apr 1, 2024

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State Of Georgia