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Juvenile Correctional Jobs in Georgia

Juvenile Correctional Jobs in Georgia

Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 – Marietta

Salary: $24,291.75 – $29,150.10

Location: Marietta

Description
An Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities by 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.
 

NOTES:

1. Applications for (Juvenile Correctional Officer 1) JCO 1 positions will only be considered if they have one of the following:

  • Current P.O.S.T certification;
  • 4-year degree from an accredited college or university; or 
  • Passing test scores on any of the placement tests as noted below:
    • SAT: 430 Verbal; 400 Math
    • ACT: 18 Verbal; 16 Math
    • CPE: 75 Reading; 75 Math; 75 English
    • Compass: 70 Reading; 32 Writing
    • Accuplacer: 55 Reading; 60 Writing

2. This position is eligible for a Military Salary Incentive. This incentive is for current/former service members who have served on active duty.

3. Selected candidates for this position are subject to a criminal history check, drug screen and physical examination.

 
4. This posting may be used to fill other JCO1 vacancies.
   
Qualification:
 
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.).

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1- AUGUSTA

Salary: $27,936.00 – $29,150.10

Location:    Augusta

Description

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities. Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility. Responds to emergencies. Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports. Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods. Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes. Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment. Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband. Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves. Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations

NOTES:

1. Applications for JCO 1 positions will only be considered with accompanying passing test scores. If an applicant for a JCO 1 position has a 4 year degree from an accredited college or university OR a current POST certification they are EXEMPT from having to take the Accuplacer test and do NOT have to provide a SAT or ACT test score. However, the applicant must provide a copy of the degree or POST profile with their completed application.

For more information on this requirement, click here: DJJ Homepage

2. This position is eligible for a Military Salary Incentive. This incentive is for current/former service members who have served on active duty.

3. Please attached a copy of your test scores with your application. Acceptable test scores are:

SAT: 430 Verbal; 400 Math
ACT: 18 Verbal; 16 Math
CPE: 75 Reading; 75 Math; 75 English
Compass: 70 Reading; 32 Writing
Accuplacer: 55 Reading; 60 Writing

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.).

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1- SAVANNAH

Salary: $27,936.00 – $29,150.10

Location: Savannah

Description

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities. Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility. Responds to emergencies. Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports. Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods. Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes. Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment. Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband. Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves. Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations

NOTES:

1. Applications for JCO 1 positions will only be considered with accompanying passing test scores. If an applicant for a JCO 1 position has a 4 year degree from an accredited college or university OR a current POST certification they are EXEMPT from having to take the Accuplacer test and do NOT have to provide a SAT or ACT test score. However, the applicant must provide a copy of the degree or POST profile with their completed application.

2. This position is eligible for a Military Salary Incentive. This incentive is for current/former service members who have served on active duty.

3. Please attached a copy of your test scores with your application. Acceptable test scores are:

SAT: 430 Verbal; 400 Math
ACT: 18 Verbal; 16 Math
CPE: 75 Reading; 75 Math; 75 English
Compass: 70 Reading; 32 Writing
Accuplacer: 55 Reading; 60 Writing

  
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.).

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1 – DEKALB

Salary: $27,936.00 – $29,150.10

Location :  Dekalb – Decatur

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities. Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility. Responds to emergencies. Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports. Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods. Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes. Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment. Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband. Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves. Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations

NOTES:

1. Applications for JCO 1 positions will only be considered with accompanying passing test scores. If an applicant for a JCO 1 position has a 4 year degree from an accredited college or university OR a current POST certification they are EXEMPT from having to take the Accuplacer test and do NOT have to provide a SAT or ACT test score. However, the applicant must provide a copy of the degree or POST profile with their completed application.

2. This position is eligible for a Military Salary Incentive. This incentive is for current/former service members who have served on active duty.

3. Please attached a copy of your test scores with your application. Acceptable test scores are:

SAT: 430 Verbal; 400 Math
ACT: 18 Verbal; 16 Math
CPE: 75 Reading; 75 Math; 75 English
Compass: 70 Reading; 32 Writing
Accuplacer: 55 Reading; 60 Writing

Qualification
 
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.).

 


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