Security Specialist (Central Admission & Placement)

Title: Security Specialist (Central Admission & Placement)

State Role Title: Security Officer III

Hiring Range: $53061 - $58548

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:Central Admission&Placement

Agency Website:

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.

We are hiring for a Security Specialist for the Central Admission & Placement Unit to ensure the protection of the citizens of the Commonwealth and the youths committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice by adhering to safety and security policies and procedures in the transfer of youths between institutions and alternative placements. Provide direct supervision to committed residents during secure transportation and within Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center.

The work schedule is Monday-Friday typically 8:00am-4:30pm. It is important to note that due to traveling across the Commonwealth staff may have to come in early and there may be instances when they arrive back after 4:30pm. Additionally there may be overnight trips and weekends that may be required if we must provide transportation to a funeral and more.

Core Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Supervision of committed residents during transportation and in institutions
• Utilize safety and security equipment to secure residents during transfer to ensure the possibility of injury and escape is
  minimized
• Documentation Record Keeping and Report Writing
• Fleet Management
• Ensure fleet vehicles are maintained mechanically and schedules routine maintenance of vehicles with the Central Garage
• Routinely maintains cleanliness of inside and outside of vehicles
• Ensures the maintenance and availability of safety equipment security equipment and sanitation for vehicles in the absence of the CAP Security Coordinator assists with the reservation of vehicles for Agency staff.

We are looking for someone who possess the following skills (not limited to):

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of full restraint hardware use of radios and administration of first aid
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff at alternative placements and youths
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally/writing and possess critical thinking skills
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to write reports as necessary and to complete documentation related to transportation
• Extensive working knowledge of security equipment
• Extensive working knowledge of human resources duties and training requirements of staff
• Working knowledge of safety and security policies and procedures and crisis intervention
• Experience driving multi-passenger transportation vans
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise youth to maintain safety security and to promote healthy interpersonal interaction.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a secure environment

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.

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 job-related 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 & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment 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.

Pre-employment 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.

Driver License: A valid drivers license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

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.

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 DD-214 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: DJJ Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: Please email your questions to

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). 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 .

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.