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Juvenile Correctional LT- Milledgeville YDC- Milledgeville, GA (FSC)

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Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ

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Job Summary:

Po siti v el y i m p ac t t h e l iv e s o f y ou t h in th e car e o f th e D e p a r t m e n t o f Ju v e n i l e Ju s tic e th roug h t h e c o l l a bo rati v e creatio n an d m ai n tenanc e o f a s a f e , t h erape u tic , a n d e d uca t io na l e nv i r onm e n t i n f a c i l itie s . P r o v id e supp o r t , g u i d a n ce , a n d s tr u c t u r e f o r o u r d e t a ine d you t h b y mod el i ng , e n c ou r ag i n g , an d rein f o rcin g p r o - so cia l behavi o r s t o i nclu d e p atience , e m path y c oope r a ti on , p r o f e ss i ona l i s m , a n d r es pec t. Sup e r v i s e s , gu i d e s a n d / o r i n s tr u c t s t h e w o r k ass i g n m en ts o f s ubo r d i n a t e s t a ff. Pe r f o r m s a s s h i ft s upe r v i s o r o f a u n i t o r p r og r a m.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

+ A ss u m e s responsibility for t h e c u s t ody , se c u r i t y , a n d c a r e o f you t h t h r o ug h a d h e r en c e t o po l i c i e s a n d s t a nda r d ope r a ti n g p r o c edu r e s governing the G eo r g i a D e pa rt m en t o f J u v e n il e J u s ti c e .

+ M a i n t a i n s o r de r a n d d i s c i p l i n e b y i n t e r v e n i n g w i th you t h t h r oug h a c ti v e supervision and controlling inappropriate you t h behav i o r t o m a i n t a i n a s a fe a n d s ecu r e e nv i r o n m en t.

+ En s u r e s t h e p r o v i s i o n o f d ir ec t s uppo rt , g u i dan c e , a n d s t r u c tu r e f o r de t a i n e d you t h w i th a n e m pha s i s o n s a f e t y , pe r s ona l c onduc t , c a r e , a n d r e hab ili t a ti on .

+ Supe r v i s e s a n d p l an s w o r k o f a ss i gn e d s t a f f .

+ C o m p l e t e s administrative paperwork , t h e preparation and m a i n t enan c e o f r e co r d s , f o r m s a n d re po r t s .

+ D ev e l op s w o r k a n d s ecu ri ty p r o c edu r es .

+ Supe r v i se s c on t r a ban d se a r c he s a n d i n s p e c ti on s , i nv e n t o r i e s , m a i n t a i n s phy s i ca l c on t r o l o f l og s , k e y s , t oo l s , w e apon s , a n d r e l a t e d e qu i p m e n t.

+ M a i n t a i n s k n o w l edg e o f , c o m p li e s w i th , a n d e n f o rc e s a ll f a c il i ty po li c i e s , r u l e s , p r oced u r es , a n d r e g u l a ti on s .

+ P r o v i de s s uppo rt i n tr a i n i ng , s e l e c t ing , a n d o r ien t in g s ubo r d i na t e s t a f f .

+ R ead s a n d r ev i e w s you t h information to i den ti fy i ss ue s t ha t r e qu ir e s p e c i a l a t ten ti on .

Minimum Qualifications:

+ High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent; or two years of military experience at E-5 or higher. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six months of employment.

M il i tar y Sa l ar y I ncrea s e I n cen t i v e A m oun t :

+ 2 . 5 % f o r on e yea r o f a c ti ve - du ty s e r v i c e

+ 5 % f o r t w o y e a r s o f a c ti v e - du ty s e r v i c e

+ 7 . 5 % f o r t h r e e yea r s o f a c ti ve - du ty s e r v i c e

+ 1 0 % f o r 4 + y e a rs o f a c ti v e - du ty s e r v i c e

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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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent; or two (2) years of military experience at E-5 or higher Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: LAW0ATQ

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Nov 21, 2025