Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant – Augusta RYDC

About the role

The State of Georgia seeks a Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant to join the Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC). In this position you will help create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for detained youth while supervising staff and maintaining facility security.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise a unit or program shift, ensuring custody, security, and care of youth in accordance with department policies.
• Maintain order and discipline through active supervision and intervention.
• Provide direct support, guidance, and structure to promote safety, personal conduct, and rehabilitation.
• Plan, assign, and oversee work of subordinate staff.
• Complete administrative paperwork, records, forms, and reports.
• Develop and enforce work and security procedures, including contraband searches and inventory control.
• Read and review youth information to identify special‑attention cases.

Required profile

• High school diploma/GED.
• One year experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer Sergeant (PSP223) or equivalent, OR two years military experience at rank E‑5 or higher.
• Ability to obtain and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within six months.
• Physical ability to meet agency agility standards.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary of $55,447.
• Comprehensive benefits package for all career stages.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on youth lives.