Georgia DJJ Graduates 18 New Probation/Parole Specialists

(Decatur, GA) – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a graduation ceremony for twelve new community services officers and six new probation officers on Friday, December 12, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia.

“Our probation officers and community services specialists oversee DJJ youth in the field by providing essential case management and counseling,” said DJJ Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb. “I am incredibly grateful for the commitment and dedication of each of these graduates in serving our justice-involved youth.”

The Basic Community Services Training (BCST) is a 200-hour course that equips new Juvenile Probation Parole Specialists with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their duties in support of the DJJ mission. The Basic Juvenile Probation Officer Training (BJPOT) is a 280-hour program designed to meet the requirements established by DJJ and the Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) Council.

The graduating classes include staff from various locations such as Sandersville, Rome, Cordele, Macon, Americus, Ocilla, Savannah, Eastman, Hinesville, and Milledgeville. Community Support Specialist Jessie Mincey was recognized as the “Honor Graduate” for BJCST Class 043, while Probation Officer Xzayvious Lewis served as the “Class Leader” for BJPOT Class 029.

Here is a list of graduates and their hometowns. Photos are available upon request:

BCST Class #043 Graduates:

• Tracie Allen, Sandersville, Georgia
• Trenyonna Allen, Rome, Georgia
• Dwayne Clark, Cordele, Georgia
• Gregory Foster, Macon, Georgia
• Sheila Green, Americus, Georgia
• Travis Johnson, Ocilla, Georgia
• Stephanie McAfee, Savannah, Georgia
• Yolanda McKenzie, Sandersville, Georgia
• Shaylon McNealy, Dothan, Alabama
• Jessie Mincey, Eastman, Georgia
• Markie Oge, Hinesville, Georgia
• Marquita Pearson, Milledgeville, Georgia

BJPOT Class #029 Graduates:

• Durant Hardwick, Clayton CSO
• Jecory Lambert, Central Office
• Xzayvious Lewis, Ware CSO
• Frenithia Lister, Fulton MSC
• Adreana Swanson, DeKalb MSC
• Jennifer Veliz, Rockdale CSO

To learn more about career opportunities with the Georgia DJJ, visit online at [email protected].    

Photo Permission: Georgia DJJ permits you to use the attached image. Additional photos are available upon request.

# # #                                                                              

                                                                                              # # #

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves the state's justice-involved youth up to 21 years of age. The Department's mission is to transform young lives by providing evidence-based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening youth and families' well-being, and fostering safe communities.