Assistant Director of Security - Aaron Cohn RYDC - Columbus, GA (FSC)

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Job Title:  

Assistant Director of Security - Aaron Cohn RYDC - Columbus, GA (FSC)

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002637

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$70,330.23

Job Description:

Manages the operation and administration of a correctional institution or unit. Develops and implements appropriate security and facility policies and procedures. Directs subordinate supervisors as well as other institutional staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs and personally monitors state prison security functions and activities to maintain the custody and security of prisoners
• Identifies training needs and provides guidance and training to correctional staff
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges corrections employees
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for corrections staff
• Manages the operations and activities of correctional facilities and detention centers
• Monitors budget activities of correctional facilities
• Monitors, inspects, and evaluates operations, programs, services, activities, and conditions
• Oversees and/or conducts inspections, searches, investigations, and evaluations
• Performs crisis response, containment, and intervention in emergencies
• Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates various correctional programs and activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of closely job-related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system.
• Or three (3) years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, one (1) year of which is at a level equivalent to a manager in a law enforcement setting.

Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification and agency-specific training and or certification.

Physical Agility Standards:

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding activities associated with maintaining safety and security within our secured facilities and community settings. Candidates must be capable of meeting agency-established physical agility standards and may be required to successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals as required by agency policy.

The Department of Juvenile Justice reserves the right to modify physical agility standards and testing requirements as necessary to meet operational, legal, accreditation, certification, or safety requirements.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of closely job-related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system; or three (3) years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, one (1) year of which is at a level equivalent to a manager in a law enforcement setting. --Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification and agency-specific training and or certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.