Assistant Director of Programs

Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: LAW0AC0
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $68,536.37
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Oct 15, 2025

Job Summary:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs and personally monitors youth detention functions and activities to maintain the custody and security of youth.
• Identifies training needs and provides guidance and training to staff.
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges employees.
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for staff.
• Manages the operations and activities of the detention center.
• 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 programs and activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of direct job-related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, two (2) years of which with management experience: or five (5) 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 five (5) 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.2, Correctional Administration (PSM081) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following:

1. Four or more years of supervisory experience in an adult or juvenile secure facility setting.
2. Experience overseeing security and emergency management programs.
3. Experience in Mental Health and/or JDC Services.
4. Current or former DJJ employee.

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

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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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 five (5) years of direct job-related experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, two (2) years of which with management experience: or five (5) 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 five (5) 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 2, Correctional Administration (PSM081) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification and agency-specific training and or certification.