Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Augusta RYDC - Augusta GA. (FSC)
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Job Title:
Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Augusta RYDC - Augusta GA. (FSC)Agency:
Department of Juvenile Justice
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000001953Shift:
Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:
$ 55,447.00Job Description:
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. Performs as shift supervisor of a unit or program.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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.
Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Ensures the provision of direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation.
Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
Completes administrative paperwork, the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports.
Develops work and security procedures.
Supervises contraband searches and inspections, inventories, maintains physical control of logs, keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment.
Maintains knowledge of, complies with, and enforces all facility policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
Provides support in training, selecting, and orienting subordinate staff.
Reads and reviews youth information to identify issues that require special attention.
Entry Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent; or two (2) years of military experience at E-5 or higher Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.
Physical Agility Standards:
This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding activities associated with maintaining safety and security within our secured facilities and community settings. Candidates must be capable of meeting agency-established physical agility standards and may be required to successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals as required by agency policy.
The Department of Juvenile Justice reserves the right to modify physical agility standards and testing requirements as necessary to meet operational, legal, accreditation, certification, or safety requirements.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits
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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent; or two (2) years of military experience at E-5 or higher Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
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