What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant - Claxton RYDC - Claxton GA (NSC) position at of - DJJ?
Job Summary
The primary goal of this role is to positively impact the lives of youth in the Department of Juvenile Justice by maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment. Key responsibilities include:
Providing support, guidance, and structure by modeling pro-social behaviors such as empathy, cooperation, and professionalism.
Supervising, guiding, and instructing the work assignments of subordinate staff.
Acting as a shift supervisor for a specific unit or program.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Safety and Custody: Assuming responsibility for the custody and care of youth through adherence to department policies and standard operating procedures.
Behavioral Management: Maintaining order by intervening in inappropriate behavior and through active supervision.
Supervision: Planning and supervising the work of assigned staff, including training, selecting, and orienting new subordinates.
Administrative Tasks: Completing paperwork, maintaining records, and developing work and security procedures.
Security Operations: Supervising contraband searches, inspections, and maintaining control over logs, keys, tools, and weapons.
Compliance: Enforcing all facility rules and reviewing youth information to identify issues requiring special attention.
Qualifications
Entry Qualifications
A High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent.
Alternative: Two years of military experience at rank E-5 or higher.
Certification: Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional qualifications may be added by the specific agency in addition to the entry requirements.
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
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