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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 standard operating proceduresgoverning 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

Or GED AND current and valid Georgia P.OS.T. certification AND
6 months of experience at the lower-level Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 (PSP221) AND
Successful completion of Leadership Core Basic Level 1 thru 3.
Must have valid Driver License.
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
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
Completion of one or more years of college
For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions please click here:
https://djj.georgia.gov/juvenile-correctional-officer-series
Military Salary Increase Incentive Amount:
2.5% for one year of active-duty service
5% for two years of active-duty service
7.5% for three years of active-duty service
10% for 4+ years of active-duty service

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.

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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.