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Job Title:
Statewide Transportation Officer - Wilkes RYDC - Washington, GA (FSC)
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000002065
Number of Openings:
1
Shift:
Any (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
51,216.00
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Under limited supervision, provides safe and secure transport for youth in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Positively impacts the lives of youth in the care of the agency 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.
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.
• Provides direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care and rehabilitation.
• Provides security through contraband searches, security counts, and supervision of assigned youth in housing units, classroom areas, and other facility areas; and performs security checks of various assigned areas.
• Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Supervises the movement and transition of youth, both within and outside of designated facilities, in transit to and from other facilities, and during temporary leave.
• Promotes the development of adaptive behavior in youth through the use of positive reinforcements, effective redirection and verbal coaching, and active modeling of desired behaviors.
• Screens visitors and staff upon entry to a secure facility to control contraband and prevent unauthorized access.
• Utilizes various security equipment and technology to successfully support the safety and well-being of youth served in facilities.
• Provides support to secure facilities.
Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experince as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 (PSP221) or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.
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
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 (PSP221) or equivalent. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification within the first six 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.