Juvenile Correctional Specialist (Hourly)

DHRM • Richmond, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Juvenile Justice is recruiting full-time, hourly Juvenile Correctional Specialists at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. The role provides direct care to youth in a secure environment and supports orderly facility operations and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff. Juvenile Correctional Specialists are assigned to designated security posts, and their work contributes to residents’ institutional quality of life and rehabilitation. Multiple positions will be filled. Applications will be reviewed continuously until the positions are filled.

The schedule is 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday, and may change based on business needs. The position is limited to 1,500 hours per calendar year and does not include state health benefits. New hires must complete mandatory five-week basic skills training at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center in Hanover, Virginia. Training is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Valid driver’s license.
• No felony convictions.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and verbal intervention techniques, safety and security procedures, and crisis intervention in a residential or secure setting.
• Ability to quickly assess situations and respond appropriately.
• 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 and restraint techniques in accordance with procedure and training.
• Successful applicants are subject to a background investigation, pre-employment drug screening, and pre-employment medical screening.
• Complete mandatory five-week basic skills training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising and interacting with at-risk or adjudicated juveniles.
• Experience facilitating and/or implementing treatment programs.
• 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, in accordance with procedure and training.
• Mentor residents.
• Use computer systems to type, print, or review reports.
• Record resident checks and other information in a logbook accurately, comprehensively, legibly, and on time.

Benefits

• The posting describes competitive salaries, generous benefits, and promotional and staff development opportunities; however, this hourly position does not include state health benefits.
• Veterans hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of military, National Guard, or Reserve service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED