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Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice


OVERVIEW

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a multi-faceted agency, led by Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb, that serves the state’s justice-involved youth up to age 21. More than 3,400 DJJ employees work diligently to effect justice and shape the young lives in the agency’s care, so they can become contributing members of society. DJJ provides medical and mental health treatment, as well as specialized programs designed to equip the youth with the social, intellectual, and emotional tools they will need as adults. As Georgia’s 181st school district, DJJ offers youth the opportunity to earn a high school diploma from an educational system accredited by AdvancED.
OUR MISSION AND VISION

Mission: The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) transforms young lives by providing evidence-based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening the well-being of youth and families, and fostering safe communities.

Vision: Offer youth hope and change- DJJ will lead the nation in preparing young people in its care to develop and sustain productive lives.



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Correctional Ofc 1 - Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

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Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves. Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors. 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 order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws. Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes. Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods. Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports. Responds to emergencies. Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities

Starting salary is $45,806 per year, with a salary increase after 6 months and a promotion and another increase at the 12-month mark.

13 paid holidays per year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, Life Insurance.

Location Name:

Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center 

Address1:

235 State Hospital Road 

City:

Bainbridge 

Zipcode:

39818 

County:

DECATUR COUNTY 

If you have any questions or need any updates regarding your application, please email applications.recruitment@gdc.ga.gov

About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC):
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 47,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, please visit https://jobs.gdc.ga.gov.

Mission Statement:

To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.

High school diploma/GED and any combination of training and experience which would enable the applicant to meet the minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

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