Juvenile Correctional Specialist (Salaried)

DHRM•Richmond, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Juvenile Justice is recruiting full-time Juvenile Correctional Specialists at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. Juvenile Correctional Specialists provide direct care to residents in a secure environment and work at designated security posts to support orderly facility operations and protect the safety of youth, visitors, and staff. The role affects residents’ institutional quality of life and supports rehabilitation. Specialists supervise residents and their activities, maintain security and order, conduct and document safety checks, respond to behavioral crises, and provide mentorship. The work includes using computer systems and maintaining accurate, timely, and legible records. Specialists work a regular 12-hour shift, with every other weekend off. Other shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required based on staffing and operational needs. Overtime may be available, and mandatory overtime beyond the assigned shift may be required during staffing shortages, peak workloads, or bona fide emergencies. New hires must complete mandatory three-week basic skills training at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center in Hanover, Virginia. Training is typically held Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications are reviewed continuously until the position is filled; anticipated hire dates are the 10th and 25th of each month.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
U.S. citizenship.
Valid driver's license.
No felony convictions.
Working knowledge of conflict resolution and verbal intervention techniques.
Working knowledge of safety and security procedures and practices and crisis intervention in a residential or secure setting.
Ability to quickly assess situations and provide an appropriate response.
Ability to effectively supervise and work with residents and serve as a positive role model.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, maintain records and documentation, and prepare reports.
Ability to perform physical intervention (restraint) techniques in accordance with procedure and training.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising and interacting with at-risk or adjudicated juveniles.
Working knowledge of facilitating and/or implementing treatment programs.
Working knowledge of adolescent development.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe and secure environment for the rehabilitation and custody of committed youth.
Supervise residents’ activities while maintaining control and order in the facility.
Oversee and monitor resident activities in an assigned housing unit.
Ensure resident doors are locked for security.
Conduct and document regular security and safety checks.
Intervene during residents’ behavioral crises and de-escalate intense situations, including restraining residents when necessary to regain control and in accordance with procedure and training.
Provide mentorship to residents.
Use computer systems to type, print, or review reports.
Document resident checks and other forms in a logbook accurately, comprehensively, legibly, and on time.