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Protective Services Specialist
City of Richmond, VA —Richmond, VA
- $52,187.20 - $77,376.00 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-the-job training
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Chesterfield County, VA —Chesterfield, VA
- $50,649 - $59,513 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
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Protective Services Specialist

City of Richmond, VA -
Richmond, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$52,187.20 - $77,376.00 a year

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement
On-the-job training
Referral program

Qualifications

Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity…YOU!!!

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond Department of Justice Services is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Protective Services Specialist at the Juvenile Detention Center. The incumbent is responsible for providing proper counseling, recreation, and daily living activities for incarcerated residents detained at Richmond Juvenile Detention Center.

This position is considered Essential, the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, and inclement weather.

Male Applicants encouraged to apply

Duties include but are not limited to

Monitoring and enforcing security procedures and department policies and rules
Directing and supervising daily physical education activities, including dining, recreational, personal hygiene, and housekeeping activities in a secured facility
Providing for resident's needs, including the delivery of linens, and supplies
Maintaining basic discipline and applies disciplinary measures for residents, including restraints as appropriate
Counseling residents and conducts psycho-educational groups as required
Coordinating shift tasks with other counselors; providing support, guidance, and back-up to co-workers as necessary
Encouraging youths to participate in activities provided by the Center, supervising their participation in comprehensive activity programs including basic arts and crafts, sports, and table games; instructs and participates directly in various phases of the program
Maintaining daily log, preparing reports and other documents related to daily activities
Transporting residents to and from Juvenile Detention Facility when necessary
Inspecting resident's rooms to ensure compliance with all facility policies and procedures concerning possessions, cleanliness, etc.; searches residents for contraband
Participating in the maintenance of the building, grounds, and department equipment; performs laundry duties as necessary
Coordinating and/or participating in special programs and projects as assigned.
Attending meetings and training seminars to enhance job knowledge and skills and to maintain certifications
Eating with residents each meal, supervising seating and serving, as well as table manners and general behavior
Attending staff meetings for the purpose of exchanging information
Assisting in admissions and release procedures for residents
Performing related work as required

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of processes and procedures within the juvenile justice industry such as processing and working with detainees; and maintaining safety and order.
Considerable knowledge of various mental health behavioral needs of detained youth.
Considerable skills operating computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite, electronic databases, and related software applications such as Badge or Empower.
Considerable ability to communicate with various internal and external departments.
Ability to de-escalate adverse situations.
Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality, established procedures, use critical thinking, and utilize independent judgment.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree in human services, social work, criminal justice, or related field
Experience working in a secure detention environment or with at-risk youth is preferred
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record. (Please note: A candidate’s DMV record can have no more than 6 demerit points in one year. Additionally, a candidate with a DWI/DUI conviction within 3 years of the date of application or of the date of hire automatically disqualifies an applicant. Conviction of more than one DWI/DUI automatically disqualifies an applicant).
CPR and first aid certification are required within a timeframe established by the City after the initial hire date
Successful completion of specialized departmental training
This position will provide an on-the-job training program

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience working in corrections or working with incarcerated youth in a secured facility.
Excellence in communication skills and critical thinking.
Male applicants encouraged to apply.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk and hear; frequently reach and see; and occasionally perform repetitive motions, lift, walk, stand, crouch, kneel, stoop, and balance. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary , exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Internal use: HR Generalist to review.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at [email protected].

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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