Facility Director - Elbert Shaw RYDC - Dalton, GA (NSC) 🔍 Georgia - Whitfield - Dalton (https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/71109/other-jobs-matching/location-only) 📁 Law Enforcement (https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/landingpages/law-enforcement-opportunities-at-team-georgia-3) 💼 Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ 📅    Aug 11, 2025 Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Job Summary: Leads the operation and administration of a correctional institution or unit. Develops and implements appropriate security and facility policies and procedures. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff. Manage large numbers of agency personnel and/or have a significant scope of responsibility within the agency. Job-Specific Duties: + Leads the operation and administration of the facility + Develops and implement security and facility policies and procedures + Directs subordinate supervisors and staff + Manage large numbers of agency staff or oversees a large operational scope + Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates various programs and activities within the facility + Performs crisis response, containment, and intervention in emergency situations + Overseas and/or conducts inspections, searches, investigations, and evaluations + Monitors, inspects, and evaluates operations, programs, services, activities, and conditions + Monitors budget activities of the facility + Manages daily operations and administrative functions of the facility + Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates and, when necessary, disciplines and discharges employees + Identifies training needs and provides coaching and professional development to staff + Direct and monitors facility security functions to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, and visitors Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of directly job-related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, two (2) of which must be in management OR + Four (4) years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, two (2) of which must be at a level equivalent to a manager in a law enforcement setting OR + Four (4) years of directly related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, eighteen (18) months of which must have been at the lower-level Manager, Correctional Administration (PSM080) or an equivalent position Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification and agency-specific training or certification. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following: + Three (3) or more years of experience managing security in a correctional, military, or law enforcement setting + One (1) or more years of experience managing and monitoring a facility or departmental budget + Experience enforcing safety, sanitation standards, and executing search and seizure procedures + Certificate of completion from the Correctional Leadership Institute, Command College, or a similar leadership program + Completion of P.O.S.T. Accredited Management coursework (e.g., Management Levels 1, 2, 3) 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. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED. DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of directly job-related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, two (2) years of which with management experience; or four (4) years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, two (2) years of which at a level equivalent to a manager in a law enforcement setting: or four (4) years of directly related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, eighteen (18) months of which experience is required at the lower level Mgr, Correctional Administration (PSM080) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification and agency-specific training and or certification. Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: LAW0AKE + Number of Openings: 1 + Advertised Salary: $58,262.95 + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Aug 18, 2025