Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant – Macon YDC

About the role

The State of Georgia seeks a dedicated Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant to join the Macon Youth Development Center (YDC). In this position you will help create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for detained youth while supervising staff and ensuring compliance with department policies.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain custody, security, and care of youth in accordance with Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice policies.
• Supervise a unit or program as shift supervisor, providing direct support, guidance, and structure to detained youth.
• Enforce order and discipline through active supervision and intervention.
• Plan, assign, and oversee work of subordinate staff members.
• Complete administrative paperwork, records, forms, and reports.
• Conduct contraband searches, inspections, and manage logs, keys, tools, and equipment.
• Support training, selection, and orientation of subordinate staff.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP222) or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain State of Georgia POST certification within six months of hire.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary of $55,447.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed for every career stage.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Georgia’s youth.