What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Augusta RYDC - Augusta Ga. (FSC) position at State of Georgia?
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
- Completes administrative paperwork, the preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
- Develops work and security procedures.
- Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of youth offenders and the maintenance of public safety.
- Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment.
- Maintains knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
- Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws.
- May conduct hearings of disciplinary infractions. Observes conduct and behavior of youth offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes.
- Provides support in training, selecting, and orienting subordinate correctional security staff. Reads and reviews offender information to identify issues that require special attention. Responds to emergencies.
- Current and valid certification as a Juvenile Correctional Officer by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council
- One or more years of experience in a Juvenile Justice environment
- Completion of one or more years of college
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. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits
We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- 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
