Juvenile Correctional Officer - Augusta YDC - Augusta GA (FSC) - Augusta Georgia

Company: Georgia CEO
Location: Augusta, Georgia
Posted On: 04/28/2024

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
  
  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 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.) OR current and valid Georgia P.O.S.T. certification. Must have valid Driver License. More...

      

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