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Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs all law enforcement related duties in a highly professional manner consistent with established procedures and directives.

• Provide security clearance for each student entering the secure area of the building. This will include when youth leave the secure area for bathroom breaks, class breaks/lunchtime breaks, and at the beginning of each session.

• Regularly conduct walkthroughs of classrooms, hallways and in school offices.

• Address students who are disruptive, inappropriately dressed, late, and/or absent.

• Facilitates safety drills as required by the Georgia Preparatory Academy.

• Inspect areas frequented by youth for contraband and /or safety breach after each movement including break times and beginning/ending of each session.

• Monitor security equipment and camera system and ensure problems are reported immediately so that corrective actions can be implemented.

• Meets with supervisors, education staff and support staff to increase student involvement.

• Assist in planning weekly student success meetings with students, education, and probation, and assist in coordinating monthly parent meetings.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.

• Facilitates group discussions with students as requested on various law enforcement topics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED AND successful completion of Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology or related field.

• One year or more of experience as a School Resource Officer.

• Three years of experience as a Peace Officer and current and valid certification as a Peace Officer by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council.

• Two or more years of supervisory experience in police or investigative work in a federal, state or local law enforcement agency.

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, kneeling, bending and crawling.

Note: The above job description represents the general nature, primary duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for the work performed by employees within this job but is not comprehensive and exhaustive list. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned and specific duties, responsibilities, and activities within the core nature of the job, as specified by the employing entity with or without reasonable accommodation.

Agency Qualifications:

• GA P.O.S.T. certified peace officer (PBLE) in good standing as defined by GAPOST Council.

• A current GAPOST professional profile must be submitted as part of the application process with PBLE number attached

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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