School Safety Officer (Multiple Positions)

Title: School Safety Officer (Multiple Positions)

State Role Title: School Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: Starting Salary $44192

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:Dept of Juvenile Justice

Agency Website:

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.

Individuals selected for this role must attain DCJS School Safety Officer Certification within 60 days of hire with continued SSO recertification every two (2) years. Additionally incumbents must obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Minimum Qualifications

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
Considerable work-related experience including security-related experience required.

Additional Considerations

Experience supervising and interacting with at-risk or adjudicated juveniles

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.

Application Process:

Must be able to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice-mandated training and certifications including DJJ Basic Skills for Security. Successful candidates must be able to attain DCJS School Security Officer Certification within 60 days of hire with continued SSO recertification every 2 years.

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 résumé 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 this role.

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: Victor Rogers

Phone: Please email.

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.