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Assistant Director of Security - Aaron Cohn RYDC - Columbus GA (FSC)

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Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ

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Dec 08, 2025 Post Date

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Job Summary:

Manages the operation and administration of a correctional institution or unit. Develops and implements appropriate security and facility policies and procedures. Directs subordinate supervisors as well as other institutional staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Directs and personally monitors state prison security functions and activities to maintain the custody and security of prisoners

Identifies training needs and provides guidance and training to correctional staff

Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges corrections employees

Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for corrections staff

Manages the operations and activities of correctional facilities and detention centers

Monitors budget activities of correctional facilities

Monitors, inspects, and evaluates operations, programs, services, activities, and conditions

Oversees and/or conducts inspections, searches, investigations, and evaluations

Performs crisis response, containment, and intervention in emergencies

Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates various correctional programs and activities

Entry Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of closely job-related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system; or three (3) years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, one (1) year of which is at a level equivalent to a manager in a law enforcement setting.

Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification and agency-specific training and/or certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.

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.

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

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

NOTE:

The above job 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 employing entity, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of closely job-related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system; or three (3) years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, one (1) year of which is at a level equivalent to a manager in a law enforcement setting. Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification and agency-specific training and or certification.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: LAW0AOI

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: 70,330.23

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Dec 16, 2025