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Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Juvenile Correctional Captain - Aaron Cohn RYDC - Columbus GA (NSC) Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Job Requisition ID: JR0000007041 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: 58,892.00 Job Description: 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. Provide support, guidance, and structure for our detained youth by modeling, encouraging, and reinforcing pro-social behaviors to include patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Assumes responsibility for the custody, security, and care of youth through adherence to policies and standard operating procedures governing the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Provides staff oversight during youth transfers from one facility to another. Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment. Ensures the provision of direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation. Supervises assigned staff and ensures conformity with department policies and procedures. Manages and directs administrative and human resource activities of subordinate staff. Implements applicable emergency plans and procedures. Provides oversight to subordinate staff in handling of contraband, coordinating youth activities, and head count procedures. Ensures that laws, policies, rules, and regulations are adhered to for the safety and security of youth and staff. Supervises contraband searches and inspections, inventories, maintains physical control of logs, keys, tools, weapons, and related equipment. Maintains knowledge of, complies with, and enforces all facility policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. Entry Qualifications High school diploma/GED, and two (2) years of supervisory law enforcement experience; or one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant (PSP223) or equivalent. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment. Preferred Qualifications In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED, and two (2) years of supervisory law enforcement experience; or one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant (PSP223) or equivalent; or three (3) years of military experience at E-6 or higher. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.
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461 Aaron Cohn RYDC - Support Building, United States of America