Sergeant - CEDC

Job Responsibilities

• Engage with youth throughout the day to ensure their safety, security, rehabilitation, and well‑being.
• Maintain frequent and supportive communication with youth.
• Serve as a mentor for new security staff, providing guidance and support in youth headcount management and daily reporting.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and conduct routine and unannounced security inspections.
• Perform routine and unannounced frisk searches and ensure each youth’s basic needs are met.
• Maintain knowledge of the security status of all assigned youth.
• Serve on all facility posts, including specialized units and various locations.
• Provide training, direction, and guidance to staff in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Supervise and lead youth and staff in specialized programs, services, and activities.
• Assist with shift operation supervision, maintaining shift schedules and coordinating staff coverage.
• Inspect all units to ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure adequate supplies, proper grooming of youth, and address crisis interventions and behavioral disputes.
• Mediates disputes between youth and Juvenile Correctional Officers.
• Assist in performance evaluations of officers and ensure subordinate staff complies with agency policy and law.
• Complete required reports regarding incidents and matters affecting facility safety and security.
• Act as a member of the on‑call management team and respond to facility needs.
• Perform other security‑related duties as assigned by a supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be an officer in compliance with CLEE (Continuing Law Enforcement Education) and complete certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Must hold an 80% competency/proficiency exam score and possess supervisor and teaching skills.
• Valid state driver’s license and the ability to operate a state vehicle.

• Knowledge of state laws, institutional rules, and Child Abuse Statutes.
• Familiarity with secure facility operations and youth instruction methods.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and non‑verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment and initiative in varied situations.
• Ability to build healthy relationships with youth, promote respect and trust, and manage challenging behaviors.
• Maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees, families, and the general public.
• Adhere to a daily schedule, document activities, and supervise multiple youths effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• Age 21 or older with a valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of all required DJJ training courses and continued CLEE participation.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual vacation leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Discount programs (e.g., Ticketat Work, WeSave)