Assistant Director of Programs
- Atlanta YDC
- Atlanta, Ga State of Georgia
- Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of
- DJJ Atlanta, GA $72,000 a year $72,000 a year
Additional Information Agency Logo:
Requisition ID:
LAW0
ADR Number of Openings:
1
Advertised Salary:
$72,000
Shift:
Day Job Posting End Date:
Jun 8, 2026
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of closely related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system OR Three years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, One 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.
Benefits:
In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.
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.
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.
