Leadership Magnified 

The SMRT Teams (pronounced "SMART") provide controlled responses to incidents within the jurisdiction of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. These teams ensure the safety of offenders and staff while helping to maintain overall security.

The SMRT Teams are on standby to assist with responses to our Regional Youth Detention Centers (RYDCs) and Youth Development Campuses (YDCs) in the event of serious incidents. 

Physical Agility Standards

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding activities associated with maintaining safety and security within our secured facilities and community settings. Candidates must be capable of meeting agency-established physical agility standards and may be required to successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals as required by agency policy.

The Department of Juvenile Justice reserves the right to modify physical agility standards and testing requirements as necessary to meet operational, legal, accreditation, certification, or safety requirements.