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State of Georgia • Decatur, GA • 1d ago

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Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ

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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 and communities. Provide support, guidance, and structure for our youth by modeling, encouraging, and reinforcing pro-social behaviors to include patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Enforces all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and state laws necessary for the control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety.

Participate in joint task force apprehensions for the recovery of absconded or exploited youth.

Conduct apprehensions of offenders found in violations of care and custody or protection orders

Conduct secure transport of offenders.

Conduct shakedowns and searches of secure facilities

Provides safety and security for facility or community offices.

Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.

Observe the conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes

Oversee offenders during work assignments, furloughs, meals, and recreation periods.

Conduct patrols of assigned areas and prepare related administrative reports.

Prepares admissions, program releases, transfers, and other related reports.

Responds to emergencies in agency facilities and communities.

When designated serve as an (SRG) Security Risk Group officer monitoring and documenting uprisings in gang

trends, paraphernalia and temperament within secure facilities and communities.

May handle and train canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty and the detection of contraband.

Inspects, inventories physical control of logs, keys, tools, and related equipment.

NOTE: The position may require 24 hours on-call and extensive state-wide travel and overnight stays

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

The ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with agency staff, Human

Resources staff of facilities offices, and others as required.

Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.

Ability to exercise initiative and make independent decisions to meet deadlines or to effectively handle priority work.

Able to work as a positive leader, coordinator and effective team member.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Correctional Officer 1 (PSP220) or position equivalent.

Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants, who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications possess two or more of the following:

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.

Eighteen (18) months or more of prior military or law enforcement experience

Two (2) years of college credits or an associate's degree from an accredited university

Experience in correctional security operations and/or tactical emergency response

Advanced training in correctional security, tactical operations, intelligence, investigations, interviewing techniques, instructional presentations.

Basic LE Mandate

Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, Power Point

Bilingual

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions:

Fast paced field and moderate office environment.

Physical Demands:

Frequent statewide travel

Moderate lifting as required, up to 15-150 pounds

Able to walk, run and climb

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

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

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 (PSP220) or equivalent. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

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