Job Summary:

Under general supervision, maintains custody and security of youthful offenders and maintains order in the facility and other places of detention.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• Transport offenders to and from correctional facilities

Additional Duties: 

• Under limited supervision, and in accordance with agency and state policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations, the two-person transportation team supervises and control juvenile offenders as they are transported to and from Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities, medical facilities, court appearances, hearings (e.g. parole revocation, immigration), and/or other locations or proceedings.   
• Receives, transports, and delivers juvenile offenders while maintaining their security, custody, and safety.   
• May process incoming juvenile offenders at a DJJ facility.   
• May participate in responding to emergency situations such as escape and disturbances.  

Entry Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 (PSP221) or equivalent. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification within the first six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following: 

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 (PSP221) or equivalent.  
• Current Georgia POST certified Peace Officer (BJCOT, BCOT, LEO. 

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

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