Statewide Transportation Officer - Office of Transportation - Washington, GA (FSC)

Job Summary:

Under limited supervison, provides safe and secure transport for youth in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Positively impacts the lives of youth in the care of the agency through the collaborative creation and maintenance of a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment in facilities. Provide support, guidance and structure for our detained youth by modeling, ecouraging, and reinforcing pro-social behaiviors to include patience, empathy, cooperation, professionalism, and respect.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the custody, security, and care of youth through adherence to policies and standard operating procedures governing the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Provides direct support, guidance, and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety, personal conduct, care and rehabilitation.
• Provides security through contraband searches, security counts, and supervision of assigned youth in housing units, classroom areas, and other facility areas; and performs security checks of various assigned areas.
• Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Supervises the movement and transition of youth, both within and outside of designated facilities, in transit to and from other facilities, and during temporary leave.
• Promotes the development of adaptive behavior in youth through the use of positive reinforcements, effective redirection and verbal coaching, and active modeling of desired behaviors.
• Screens visitors and staff upon entry to a secure facility to control contraband and prevent unauthorized access.
• Utilizes various security equipment and technology to successfully support the safety and well-being of youth served in facilities.
• Provides support to secure facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 (PSP221) or equivalent. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.

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

High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 (PSP221) or equivalent. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification within the first six months of employment.

Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: LAW0BBD
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: 51,216.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jun 1, 2026