Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant – Rome, GA

About the role

The State of Georgia’s Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant to lead a unit at the Bob Richards Youth Detention Center in Rome, GA. In this position you will help create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for detained youth while supervising staff and ensuring compliance with all policies.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain custody, security, and care of youth in accordance with department SOPs.
• Intervene with youth to maintain order and a secure environment.
• Supervise, plan, and direct the work of assigned correctional staff.
• Complete administrative paperwork, records, and reports.
• Develop and enforce work and security procedures.
• Oversee contraband searches, inventories, and control of equipment.
• Enforce facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Assist in training, selecting, and orienting subordinate staff.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent.
• Must obtain Georgia POST certification within six months of hire.
• Preference for current Georgia POST certification and additional experience in a juvenile justice setting.

Required skills

What we offer

• Annual salary of $55,447.
• Comprehensive benefits package for all career stages.
• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of Georgia’s youth.
• Professional development and training within a state agency.