School Safety Officer

Title: School Safety Officer (Multiple Positions)

State Role Title: Protective Service Workers, All Other

Hiring Range: Starting Salary $44,192 

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Dept of Juvenile Justice

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:
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 School Safety Officer is responsible for implementing the consistent daily application of procedures and best practices to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all staff and students at Yvonne B. Miller High School and Post-Secondary Programs. This position reports directly to the Director of School Security and Staff Safety.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of safety and security
Knowledge of adolescent development to include brain development, mental health, and impulse regulation
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and students
Ability to carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to monitor student behavior and deter inappropriate behavior while in the education setting
Knowledge of conflict resolution and crisis intervention
Demonstrated ability to quickly assess situations and provide the appropriate response
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to maintain records/documentation and prepare reports
Ability to perform physical intervention (restraint) techniques in accordance with procedure and training
Considerable work-related experience, including security-related experience required.

Additional Considerations

Experience supervising and interacting with at-risk or adjudicated juveniles