Juvenile Correctional Officer- Milledgeville Ydc- Milledgevile, Ga (fsc)

State of Georgia

Milledgeville, Georgia, US
Advertised salary: $49, 238; military salary incre...
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Custody and care of youth
Maintain order and discipline
Supervise youth movement
** The State of Georgia is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Officer for the Milledgeville Youth Development Center. This role focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of detained youth by providing guidance, support, and maintaining a secure environment, with a requirement for P.O.S.T. certification within six months of hiring. **

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.
  • Provides security through contraband searches, security counts, and supervision of assigned youth in housing units, classroom areas, and other facility areas; and performs security checks of various assigned areas.
  • Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The State of Georgia is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Officer for the Milledgeville Youth Development Center. This role focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of detained youth by providing guidance, support, and maintaining a secure environment, with a requirement for P.O.S.T. certification within six months of hiring. **

Salary

Advertised Salary: $49, 238; Military Salary Increase Incentive Amount: 2.5% to 10%; Benefits: health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plan, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • custody and care of youth
  • maintain order and discipline
  • supervise youth movement
  • screen visitors and staff
  • utilize security equipment

Nice-to-have

  • model pro-social behaviors
  • promote adaptive behavior
  • positive work environment

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED
  • State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification
  • Valid Driver License

Work Rights

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