Superintendent Senior

Title: Superintendent Senior

State Role Title: Security Manager III

Hiring Range: $114400.00 $162851.00

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:Bon Air JCC

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing courtinvolved 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.

DJJs Division of Education and Rehabilitative Care is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Superintendent Senior. This is a key leadership role within the agency and is responsible for the overall management direction administration operations safety and security of the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center.

The Superintendent Senior is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment to ensure the protection of the citizens of the Commonwealth and the health and safety of the incarcerated juveniles and staff. In addition to effectively directing all administrative and operational functions of the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center this position will direct and coordinate the implementation of the facilitys behavior management and treatment programs and case management. The Superintendent Senior represents the Deputy Director Director and DJJ during meetings as requested attends DJJ Board meetings serves as an administrator on call and accomplishes special projects as assigned.

Essential Duties (not limited to):

Ensures that employees are trained in safety procedures and fosters a safe work environment. Works cooperatively and effectively with human resources and thirdparty administrators (UNIUM Workers Compensation Commission etc. to identify appropriate job modifications and to promote safe and prompt returntowork actions for subordinate employees.

Reviews policy and regulatory changes and provides explanations of the changes and instructions on implementation.
Provides accurate responses to technical questions and suggests references or other resources that can be used to acquire additional information.

Implement and monitor all JCC activities in compliance with established procedures. Develop and implement appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the JCC to ensure compliance with the Departmental and Division policies regulations expectations and best practices.

Establish and chair regular meetings of facility department heads creating agendas gathering input from a wide array of facility staff concerning facility operations and recommendations for improvements and reporting noteworthy decisions and issues to the Deputy Director for Education and Rehabilitative Care.

Oversee the functioning of the Institutional Classification and Review Committee (ICRC) to ensure adherence to all relevant procedures and standards.

Monitor the individualized Comprehensive Reentry Case Planning (CRCP) process for committed youth by meeting all requirements in designated procedures. CRCPs shall be comply with the designated format and address risks and needs identified by the assessments. Submit quarterly reports describing results of this activity.

Attend and serve on inter and intraagency committees/work groups that impact the agencys mission and the successful operations of Rehabilitative Care; provide relevant feedback and input to ensure agency decision making focuses on the best interest of residents families and staff and is congruent with the evidencebased and traumainformed best practices

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of federal state local and public laws and ordinances relating to criminal justice.
Considerable experience applying the principles/practices of organizational management including personnel planning management analysis and supervision.
Considerable experience working with and maintaining relationships with staff at all levels public official and other agencies
Demonstrated ability to oversee the development evaluation and administration of a variety of diverse programs within the unit and with other agencies is important.
Experience with documenting performance planning and evaluations
Knowledge of MS Office programs and creating quarterly reports

Additional Considerations

Extensive supervisory experience in a juvenile court / juvenile correctional center setting and budgeting experience in public sector are preferred.

Special Instructions

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

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the positions closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail email or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding jobrelated knowledge skills and abilities.
You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Preemployment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and preemployment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Preemployment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Reference Check: At least two references names and contact information will be required from all finalists who advance in the selection process.

Drivers License: A valid drivers license is required of DJJ employees to operate a stateowned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to positionspecific 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.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting hiring and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military National Guard or Reserve. If applicable please submit form DD214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations: 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. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility diversity opportunity and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Porsha Lewis

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.

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.