Assistant Superintendent

Title: Assistant Superintendent

State Role Title: Security Manager II

Hiring Range: $82,210- $99,282

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. 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.

In this role, the incumbent will assist in the administration of a juvenile correctional center and maintain a safe and secure environment to ensure the protection of the citizens of the Commonwealth and the health and safety of incarcerated youth and facility staff. Provide oversight and supervision to all security, case management, and programming activities and staff.

Core responsibilities include and are not limited to ensuring the delivery and documentation of services in accordance with facility standards, case management, and Standard Operating Procedures, drafting recommended procedures/procedural changes and submitting reports, as assigned, conducting needs assessments, no less than quarterly for security programming, case management, and programming needs to ensure continuous quality improvement of services offered to residents, ensures all reports and documentation are accurate and complete to maintain the integrity of records and received by the appropriate stakeholder within the required/established timeframe, and monitors population and takes preventative measures to address facility overcrowding (within the scope of authority), behavioral issues and population stability and makes recommendations to the Superintendent no less than quarterly.

The Assistant Superintendent position is a public-facing position that requires in-person, face-to-face work with the public to include staff and/or juveniles in our care. Requires in-person work with juveniles and/or their families; Requires participation in collaborative/multidisciplinary staff meetings. Requires periodic 24-hour on-call work, including after-hours (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) and weekend duties.

Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

The incumbent must complete the Department of Juvenile Justice's mandated training and certifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of adolescent developmental behavior, institutional procedures, state and federal residential standards, and administration and support functions. Demonstrated ability to direct, lead, and monitor the work of subordinate staff, develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and treatment programs; handle multiple assignments and prioritize activities; effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.

Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation counseling, case management, and evidence-based practices. Ensures that certification standards are met and maintained. Ability to ensure compliance with departmental and residential standards, maintain effective working relationships with numerous departments and levels of management. Working knowledge of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a corrections facility or related field.

Additional Considerations

N/A

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.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions.

A valid driver's license is required by the date of employment.

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.

Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

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: Courtney Jones

Phone: 804-371-0700

Email: Courtney.jones@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.