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- Chesterfield, Virginia 23838 United States
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- Oct 29, 2026
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- Oct 29, 2026
Job Description
Title: Juvenile Correctional Specialist (Hourly)

State Role Title: Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: $28.00 Hourly (No State Benefits)

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Juvenile Justice is currently recruiting full-time Juvenile Correctional Specialists at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. As a JCS, you will provide direct care to residents in a secure environment and be assigned to designated security posts to ensure orderly facility operations and the safety of the youth, visitors, and staff. The roles and responsibilities of the JCS directly impact the resident's quality of institutional life and foster rehabilitation.

Multiple positions will be filled from this recruitment. Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled.

Work Schedule:10am - 6:30pm Sun-Thurs or Tues - Sat (This is subject to change based on business needs)

Why DJJ?
Do you have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of youth? A DJJ career provides an opportunity to make a difference. The DJJ also offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and excellent promotional and staff development opportunities.

Benefits

The wage/hourly JCS position is limited to 1500 hours per calendar year and does not include state health benefits.

JCS Duties

Provide a safe and secure environment for the rehabilitation and custody of committed youth
Supervise juvenile residents' activities while maintaining control and order in the facility
Oversee and monitor all activities of the juvenile residents in an assigned housing unit
Ensure resident doors are locked for security
Conduct and document regular security and safety checks
Intervene during behavioral crisis of residents
De-escalate residents during intense situations; including restraining residents to reassume control if necessary
Provide mentorship to residents
Utilize computer systems for typing, printing, or reviewing reports
Document resident checks and various other forms in a logbook in a fully legible, comprehensive, timely, and accurate manner
Initial Requirements
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be a US Citizen
Must have a valid drivers license
No felony convictions
Minimum Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge of conflict resolution and verbal intervention techniques, of safety and security procedures, and of crisis intervention in a residential or secure setting
Ability to quickly assess situations and provide the appropriate response, to effectively supervise and work with residents, and serve as a positive role model
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to maintain records and documentation, and to prepare reports
Ability to perform physical intervention (restraint) techniques in accordance with procedure and training
Additional Considerations
Experience supervising and interacting with at-risk or adjudicated juveniles
Experience facilitating and/or implementing treatment programs
Knowledge of adolescent development

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.

Hiring Process Steps
Online Application or Resume Submission
Panel Interview
Background Investigation Checks
Contingent Offer
Pre-Employment Drug and Medical Screening
Candidate is Hired

New Hire Training
All new hires will be required to complete a mandatory five-week basic skills training located at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center in Hanover, Virginia. Training is typically held Monday-Friday, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. each day.

Please email recruit@djj.virginia.gov with any questions.

Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume. 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.

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 of the selected applicants.

Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required of the Juvenile Correctional Specialist.

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.

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 fosters a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Porsha Lewis

Phone: 804-323-2505

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer Title: Juvenile Correctional Specialist (Hourly)

State Role Title: Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: $28.00 Hourly (No State Benefits)

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Juvenile Justice is currently recruiting full-time Juvenile Correctional Specialists at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. As a JCS, you will provide direct care to residents in a secure environment and be assigned to designated security posts to ensure orderly facility operations and the safety of the youth, visitors, and staff. The roles and responsibilities of the JCS directly impact the resident's quality of institutional life and foster rehabilitation.

Multiple positions will be filled from this recruitment. Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled.

Work Schedule:10am - 6:30pm Sun-Thurs or Tues - Sat (This is subject to change based on business needs)

Why DJJ?
Do you have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of youth? A DJJ career provides an opportunity to make a difference. The DJJ also offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and excellent promotional and staff development opportunities.

Benefits

The wage/hourly JCS position is limited to 1500 hours per calendar year and does not include state health benefits.

JCS Duties

Provide a safe and secure environment for the rehabilitation and custody of committed youth
Supervise juvenile residents' activities while maintaining control and order in the facility
Oversee and monitor all activities of the juvenile residents in an assigned housing unit
Ensure resident doors are locked for security
Conduct and document regular security and safety checks
Intervene during behavioral crisis of residents
De-escalate residents during intense situations; including restraining residents to reassume control if necessary
Provide mentorship to residents
Utilize computer systems for typing, printing, or reviewing reports
Document resident checks and various other forms in a logbook in a fully legible, comprehensive, timely, and accurate manner
Initial Requirements
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be a US Citizen
Must have a valid drivers license
No felony convictions
Minimum Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge of conflict resolution and verbal intervention techniques, of safety and security procedures, and of crisis intervention in a residential or secure setting
Ability to quickly assess situations and provide the appropriate response, to effectively supervise and work with residents, and serve as a positive role model
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to maintain records and documentation, and to prepare reports
Ability to perform physical intervention (restraint) techniques in accordance with procedure and training
Additional Considerations
Experience supervising and interacting with at-risk or adjudicated juveniles
Experience facilitating and/or implementing treatment programs
Knowledge of adolescent development

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.

Hiring Process Steps
Online Application or Resume Submission
Panel Interview
Background Investigation Checks
Contingent Offer
Pre-Employment Drug and Medical Screening
Candidate is Hired

New Hire Training
All new hires will be required to complete a mandatory five-week basic skills training located at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center in Hanover, Virginia. Training is typically held Monday-Friday, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. each day.

Please email recruit@djj.virginia.gov with any questions.

Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume. 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.

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 of the selected applicants.

Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required of the Juvenile Correctional Specialist.

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.

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 fosters a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Porsha Lewis

Phone: 804-323-2505

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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