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Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Dekalb RYDC - Decatur GA (NSC)

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Job Title:  

Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Dekalb RYDC - Decatur GA (NSC)

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000000444

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

55,447.00

Job Description:

Job Summary

The primary goal of this role is to positively impact the lives of youth in the Department of Juvenile Justice by maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment. Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing support, guidance, and structure by modeling pro-social behaviors such as empathy, cooperation, and professionalism.

  • Supervising, guiding, and instructing the work assignments of subordinate staff.

  • Acting as a shift supervisor for a specific unit or program.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Safety and Custody: Assuming responsibility for the custody and care of youth through adherence to department policies and standard operating procedures.

  • Behavioral Management: Maintaining order by intervening in inappropriate behavior and through active supervision.

  • Supervision: Planning and supervising the work of assigned staff, including training, selecting, and orienting new subordinates.

  • Administrative Tasks: Completing paperwork, maintaining records, and developing work and security procedures.

  • Security Operations: Supervising contraband searches, inspections, and maintaining control over logs, keys, tools, and weapons.

  • Compliance: Enforcing all facility rules and reviewing youth information to identify issues requiring special attention.

Qualifications

Entry Qualifications

  • A High school diploma or GED.

  • One year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent.

  • Alternative: Two years of military experience at rank E-5 or higher.

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Additional qualifications may be added by the specific agency in addition to the entry 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. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

 

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

 

 

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/GED and one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant (PSP223) 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.