June 16, 2022–7:19 a.m.

NEWS RELEASE

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is hosting a career fair today in Rome.

It is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center.

The DJJ is looking to hire Juvenile Correctional Officers, Detention Counselors, Teachers, Mental Health Providers, Food Service Workers, Housekeepers, and General Support Staff.

Individuals interested in applying should bring their social security card, valid driver’s license, and proof of a high school diploma or GED.

The Juvenile Correctional Officer position now has a new starting salary of $37,730. 

Also being offered is an additional 10 percent in pay based on years of active military duty.

For more details, contact the Regional Youth Detention Center at 706-295-6035.