Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant – Metro RYDC – Atlanta GA (NSC) Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant – Metro RYDC – Atlanta GA (NSC) 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 200 Piedmont Ave SE # 1804, Atlanta, GA 30334

Additional Information Agency Logo:

Requisition ID:

LAW0

AAE Number of Openings:

1

Advertised Salary:

58,645.00

Shift:

Day Job Posting End Date:

May 16, 2025

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. Performs as shift supervisor of a unit or program.

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. Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment. Ensures the provision of direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation. Supervises and plans work of assigned staff. Completes administrative paperwork, the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports. Develops work and security procedures. Supervises contraband searches and inspections, inventories, maintains physical control of logs, keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment. Maintains knowledge of, complies with, and enforces all facility policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. Provides support in training, selecting, and orienting subordinate staff. Reads and reviews youth information to identify issues that require special attention.

Entry Qualifications:

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

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

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Must have valid Driver License For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions https://djj.georgia.gov/juvenile-correctional-officer-series-0

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

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