Special Agent / Investigator

Title: Special Agent / Investigator

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer II

Hiring Range: $75,547-$82,735

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: ww.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. 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.

DJJ is seeking a Special Agent/Investigator to protect the integrity of the department by conducting investigations of allegations of wrongdoing that negatively reflect on or impact the department, its personnel, or its operations. This position is critical to maintaining a safe and secure environment by providing thorough, comprehensive, objective investigations and providing assistance to local, federal, and state enforcement agencies in all matters of mutual interest. Assists in the design, development and delivery of program and policy training in response to the needs of Department employee groups. Provides assistance related to DJJ training and programming to staff in the community and within the institutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Communication – must be able to communicate in a clear, concise, and confident manner verbally and in written form. Information must be delivered clearly and accurately.
  
• Requires the ability to read and understand Federal, State, and Local Laws, Virginia and DJJ policies and procedures.
  
• Requires the ability to maintain Law Enforcement VA DCJS Certification (if applicable).
  
• Requires continued and updated training regarding conducting PREA investigations.
  
• In-person work with the public to include DJJ staff and /or juveniles in DJJ care.
  
• In-person work with DJJ-supervised juveniles, their families, and DJJ staff both in the office and within the community.
  
• Requires periodic on-call work, including after-hours (1700 – 0800) and weekends.
  
• Requires the ability to work day and/or night shifts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of criminal laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  
• Working knowledge of agency policies and procedures; and, methods and techniques of administrative and criminal investigations, and information-gathering.
  
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze information; to interpret and apply laws; to compile information, appraise information as evidence, conduct investigations, and determine recommendations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, prepare comprehensive written investigative reports, and develop and manage confidential sources of information.

Additional Considerations

• DCJS Law Enforcement certification.
  
• PREA Investigations experience.
  
• DCJS General Instructor certification.
  
• DCJS Specialty Instructor certification.
  
• VCIN/NCIC operator certification.

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.

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.

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: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Phone: 804-588-4410

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.