Title: Shift Supervisor/Team Lead

State Role Title: Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: $48,000 - $55,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Commonwealth Challenge

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs is a Commonwealth of Virginia state agency that provides professional and responsive support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The mission of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to intervene in the lives of 16-18 year old teenagers by providing the values, skills, education, and self-discipline needed to produce responsible, productive citizens, and to do so in a highly structured learning environment.

Purpose of Position:

To supervise cadets and staff on shift and in their platoon at the Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy. Ensures policy and procedures are followed and daily Operations/Cadet training plan is executed on time.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and techniques of Military Drill and Ceremony FM22-5;

Must possess the ability to supervise, communicate, interpret regulations, and exercise independent judgement in enforcing rules and regulations;

Knowledge of leadership principles, human behavior, crisis intervention, non-physical intervention techniques and of methods and techniques to promote safety, physical health, skills, self-esteem, character development, self-restraint, and discipline;

Skills required include team building and team management, enforcing discipline, safety and security mission in a fair and consistent manager, providing effective leadership, shift scheduling, recognizing and defusing potentially volatile situations and developing approaches to sensitive issues; patience, tolerance and flexibility;

A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record required;

Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, and be flexible with schedule;

Must be able to pass a physical fitness test, which includes: a mile run, sit-up, push-ups, etc.

Additional Considerations

Experience working with at-risk youth strongly desired;

Class A or Class B CDL preferred;

Comprehensive knowledge and skill in providing counseling to cadets when required to improve behavior.

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.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o CPS check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

Must obtain Class B CDL within eleven (11) months of hire.

Must be able to pass a physical fitness test twice annually throughout the duration of employment.

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

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.