Title: School Safety Officer (Multiple Positions): Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

State Role Title: School Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: $42,905

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Dept of Juvenile Justice

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

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.

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 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.
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 some DJJ positions.

Driver License: A valid driver’s 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: Taylor Mayton

Phone: (804) 664-0703

Email: djjrecruit@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.