Title: Lead School Safety Officer

State Role Title: Security Manager I

Hiring Range: $58,905 - $69,158

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: https://www.djj.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Lead School Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and supervision of School Safety Officers to ensure a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment. This position serves as the primary point of contact for safety personnel, coordinates emergency preparedness and response activities, enforces school safety policies and procedures, and fosters positive relationships among students, staff, and external partners. The Lead School Safety Officer plays a critical role in identifying and mitigating potential safety risks, managing crisis situations, and supporting behavioral interventions to promote a respectful and inclusive school climate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of school safety policies, procedures, and legal regulations
  
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness and crisis management strategies
  
• Knowledge of behavioral intervention practices and de-escalation techniques
  
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques, performance management, and employee development at the team level
  
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, students, and multidisciplinary teams
  
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions and prepare clear and comprehensive reports
  
• Ability to monitor student behavior and deter inappropriate behavior in the educational setting
  
• Ability to effectively plan and organize daily operations of assigned staff
  
• Ability to lead, motivate, and provide direct guidance to a team of school safety officers
  
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
  
• Ability to identify potential threats and respond effectively in real time
  
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion, empathy, and professionalism
  
• Ability to maintain a high level of visibility and accessibility within the school community
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with rehabilitative care services and other stakeholders

Additional Considerations

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• Security experience
  
• Supervisory or management experience in the area of security
• Experience working with juveniles in school, residential, or secure environments preferred.
• Required: Must possess or be eligible for Virginia DCJS School Security Officer (SSO) Certification within 60 days of hire; maintain recertification every 2 years.

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.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

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.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Victor Rogers

Phone: 804-588-4410

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.