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

Job Title: Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Milledgeville YDC - Milledgeville, GA (FSC) Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Job Requisition ID: JR0000002766Shift:

Compensation Details: $55,447.00

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.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED AND current and valid Georgia P.O.S.T. certification AND One year of experience required at the lower-level Juvenile Correctional Sergeant (PSP223) or position equivalent. Must have valid Driver License.https://djj.georgia.gov/juvenile-correctional-officer-seriesMilitary 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 Physical Agility Standards: This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding activities associated with maintaining safety and security within our secured facilities and community settings. Candidates must be capable of meeting agency-established physical agility standards and may be required to successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals as required by agency policy. The Department of Juvenile Justice reserves the right to modify physical agility standards and testing requirements as necessary to meet operational, legal, accreditation, certification, or safety requirements. 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 APPLICABLEDJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications: 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.