Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 (SERT) - DEKALB RYDC

JOB SUMMARY:Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities as a JCO 1 SERT Officer.DUTIES & RESPONSIBLILITIES:

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.).For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions please click here:https://djj.georgia.gov/juvenile-correctional-officer-seriesIn addition to the established salary the following incentives will be applicable to this position: SERT Incentive Pay - 10% per monthMilitary 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 ANNOUNCEMENTTHIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLEPLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FORCONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHigh 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.).Job: Law EnforcementOrganization: Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJTitle: Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 (SERT) - DEKALB RYDCLocation: GA-Dekalb-DecaturRequisition ID: LAW04LZOther Locations: GA-Dekalb-Stone Mountain, GA-Dekalb-Avondale Estates, GA-Dekalb-Pine Lake, GA-Dekalb-Brookhaven, GA-Dekalb-Doraville, GA-Dekalb-Atlanta, GA-Dekalb-Chamblee, GA-Dekalb, GA-Dekalb-Lithonia, GA-Dekalb-Clarkston, GA-Dekalb-Dunwoody