Juvenile Correctional Specialist (Hourly)

Company: DHRM
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Title: Juvenile Correctional Specialist (Hourly) State Role Title: Security Officer IV Hiring Range: $28.00/hourly Pay Band: 4 Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Location: Bon Air JCC Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Join Our Team as a Juvenile Correctional Specialist (JCS). The Department of Juvenile Justice is currently recruiting for part-time/hourly JCS positions who will work an average of 29 hours per week at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. Why DJJ? Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of committed youth? Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center (BAJCC), located in Chesterfield County, is a secure facility that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Working with DJJ offers an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of youth, families, and communities. About the Job : The hourly JCS position requires completing three weeks of Basic Skills Training before assuming the role. This mandatory training will take place at the Virginia Public Safety Center in Hanover, Virginia, and will occur Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Duties/Responsibilities: The Juvenile Correctional Specialist will implement best practices in the supervision, security, and treatment of juveniles in a correctional setting, to provide residents with a safe living environment conducive to growth and change. Duties/Responsibilities: Oversees and monitors all activities, maintaining security and control to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents and staff. Conduct and document security/safety checks and intervene in behavioral crises to ensure safety through the use of approved intervention/de-escalation strategies and techniques to include by are not limited to, verbal de-escalation, physical restraint, and mechanical restraints. Engages and encourages residents to achieve treatment and personal learning goals to assist in their life-long success. Completes all administrative and program documentation (such as time sheets, leave forms, incident reports, logbook entries, various forms, etc.) legibly, completely, timely, and accurately. Documents activities, observations, and interactions with residents, staff, and the public, in accordance with procedures. Completes required forms and reports, behavior management program data, logbook entries, and other written documents. Works as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team dedicated to helping young people reach their goals while in a secure environment and preparing them for successful reentry into the community. This position fosters a therapeutic environment by serving as a role model and mentor to residents and by maintaining 24-hour safety and security. Additional Information: Multiple positions will be filled from this recruitment. The wage/hourly JCS position is limited to 1500 hours per calendar year and does not include state health benefits. The anticipated hire dates will be February 10th and/or February 24th. Minimum Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of conflict resolution and the use of verbal intervention techniques; safety and security procedures and practices, as well as crisis intervention in a residential or secure setting. Candidate should be able to demonstrate an ability to quickly assess situations and provide the appropriate response; to effectively supervise and work with residents, serving as a positive role model. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain records and documentation and prepare reports. An ability to perform physical intervention (restraint) techniques in accordance with procedure and training is required. Additional Considerations Additional considerations include a working knowledge of: • Safety and security procedures and practices, • Crisis intervention in a residential or secure setting, • Facilitating and/or implementing treatment programs, • Adolescent development. Experience supervising and interacting with at-risk or adjudicated juveniles is desired. 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: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s 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 in your job application. Please note that all finalists who advance in the selection process will be required to provide at least two references. When submitting your state application, please include a minimum of two professional references. For each reference, list their name, phone number, and email address. 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 full background investigation, child protective search, 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 this role. Driver License: A valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle. Supplemental Questions: You will 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 & Recruitment Phone: 804-371-0700 Email: Recruit@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.

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