Area Supervisor

Title: Area Supervisor

State Role Title: Security Officer IV

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

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.

About the job: The Area Supervisor is a dynamic leadership role vital to the smooth operation of the BAJCC. This position ensures the safety, security, and well-being of staff and residents while maintaining the integrity of facility operations and implementing best practices within a secure residential setting through proactive supervision of frontline staff. This is a public-facing position that requires in-person, face-to-face work with the public to include staff and/or residents in our care.

Multiple positions will be filled from this posting. 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. Requires in-person work with residents and/or their families.

Core responsibilities include and are not limited to:

Monitor and Respond to Trends: Analyze access patterns, behavioral trends, and the needs of staff and residents to ensure a secure and productive facility environment. Utilize data and observations to implement proactive strategies that enhance safety and efficiency.

Crisis Intervention: Serve as the first level of crisis intervention, providing real-time support to staff during high-pressure situations. This includes de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Facility Oversight: Manage and oversee designated areas of the facility to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Conduct regular inspections, monitor compliance with policies and procedures, and address any facility-related issues promptly.

Staff Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and support facility staff, fostering professional growth and team cohesion. Provide guidance on best practices and maintain a positive work culture.

Resident Engagement: Maintain visibility and approachability among residents, building rapport and supporting their rehabilitative journey. Ensure residents adhere to facility rules and participate in structured activities that promote development.

Safety and Security Compliance: Enforce safety and security protocols, including monitoring movement within the facility, conducting safety drills, and ensuring all equipment and resources are accounted for.

Training and Development: Support ongoing staff training initiatives, emphasizing crisis management, behavioral interventions, and security protocols.

Documentation: Ensure the ability to provide detailed reports and review reports from subordinate staff to ensure accuracy and proper punctuation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable supervisory experience in a secure residential setting.
• Knowledge of safety, security, and crisis intervention practices.
• Ability to use appropriate restraint methods, operate security tools and equipment and administer first aid.
• Ability to supervise and work with juvenile offenders while serving as a positive role model.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with the public, staff, and juveniles; to maintain records and documentation prepare reports, quickly assess situations, and take appropriate action.

Additional Considerations

• Progressively responsible corrections or law enforcement experience, part of which must have been at a supervisory level.

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:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position m