Job Summary: 

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities.

Job Specific Duties:

• Enforcing relevant rules, regulations, policies and state laws necessary for the control and management of juveniles and the maintenance of public safety.
• Escorts juveniles in transit to locations within and outside of designated facilities, in transit to and from other facilities, and during temporary leaves.
• Oversees juveniles during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods.
• Guards facility entrances for the screening of visitors.
• Inspects, inventories and maintains control of key logs, tools, and related equipment.
• Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Prepares facility related reports.
• May handle and train canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty and the detection of contraband.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or 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.).

Agency Requirements:

Must have valid Driver License

For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions please click here:

https://djj.georgia.gov/juvenile-correctional-officer-series

Military 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

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.

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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER