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    School Safety Officer (Part-Time): Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

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    • Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
    • Department of Juvenile Justice
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    • Wage (Hourly)
    • Department of Juvenile Justice
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        Title: School Safety Officer (Part-Time): Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

        State Role Title: Security Officer IV - 69114

        Hiring Range: $28.00

        Pay Band: 4

        Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

        Location: Bon Air JCC

        Agency Website: https://www.djj.virginia.gov

        Recruitment Type: General Public - G

        Job Duties

        About the Agency:
        DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

        About the Job:
        The School Safety Officer is responsible for implementing the consistent daily application of procedures and best practices to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all staff and students at Yvonne B. Miller High School and Post-Secondary Programs. This position reports directly to the Director of School Security and Staff Safety.

        The selected candidate must be able to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice-mandated training and certifications, including the three-week DJJ Basic Skills for Security located in Hanover, Virginia.

        Minimum Qualifications

        Must have valid driver’s license by time of employment. Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of safety and security. Knowledge of adolescent development to include brain development, mental health, and impulse regulation. Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and students. Ability to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to monitor student behavior and deter inappropriate behavior while in the education setting. Knowledge of conflict resolution and crisis intervention. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess situations and provide the appropriate response. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to maintain records/documentation and prepare reports. Ability to perform physical intervention (restraint) techniques in accordance with procedure and training.

        Additional Considerations

        Obtain and maintain CPR certification. Experience supervising and interacting with at-risk or adjudicated juveniles is preferred. Security related experience preferred.

        Special Instructions

        You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

        Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position

        Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

        Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions.

        A valid driver’s license is required by the date of employment.

        Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

        DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

        Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

        Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

        Reasonable accommodations: are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

        Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

        Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

        Contact Information

        Name: Taylor Mayton

        Phone: 804-664-0703

        Email: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov

         

        In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

        Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

         

        Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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        Educational and Media Services
        Wage (Hourly)
        Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
        Department of Juvenile Justice

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