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Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Metro RYDC - Atlanta GA (FSC)

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Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ

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Job Summary:

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.

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.

• 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 reports.

• 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.

Entry Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and six (6) months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) or equivalent. Must successfully complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within the first six months of employment; or four (4) years of military experience. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia - 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.

NOTE:

The above description represents the general nature, primary duties and responsibilities, and qualifications for the work performed by employees within this job but is not a 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 may change at any time with or without notice. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as specified by the employed entity, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards,

which supplements employee pay and benefits with programs designed to improve work/life balance and job satisfaction. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including:

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement and savings plan options

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• For more information, visit: DJJ Employee Benefits (https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits)

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

• This is an internal and external job announcement.

• This is an unclassified position.

• Selected applicants will be subject to reference and criminal background checks.

• Please ensure all relevant job history and qualifications are clearly included on the application for consideration.

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• All applications will be prescreened.

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

High school diploma/GED and six (6) months of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 3 (PSP222) or equivalent. Must successfully complete Leadership Core Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced within the first six months of employment; or four (4) years of military experience. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: LAW0AQU

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: $58,375.00

+ Shift: Variable

+ Posting End Date: Dec 30, 2025