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Youth Detention Specialist IIIPrint ( Detention Specialist IIISalary$46,589.00 - $76,023.00 AnnuallyLocationNorfolk, VAJob TypePermanent Full-timeJob Number11281DepartmentHuman ServicesOpening Date11/14/2024Closing Date11/24/2024 1:57 PM EasternDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsDescriptionMentors Behind the Walls: Norfolk's Youth Detention Specialists ( Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.The City of Norfolk's Department of Human Services (NDHS) provides a wide range of essential services to its citizens. These services are crucial in supporting the wellbeing of the community and ensuring that all citizens have access to the resources they need. NDHS is committed to providing such comprehensive support to its citizens.The Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center (NJDC) provides a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of the youth who are detained. These services are provided in a manner that ensures public safety yet provides appropriate services to prepare the youth to re-enter the community. During their stay at the center, the youth are provided an educational program by the Norfolk Public School system. The youth have the opportunity to acquire academic credits, attain a GED , and address other educational needs.The NJDC is seeking to hire a Youth Detention Specialist III. This incumbent serves as lead worker for all shift activities including coordinating major work efforts and special projects. Provides direction to Youth Detention Specialists for daily assignments as well as the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the department.Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $46,589- $53,577Essential FunctionsEssential functions include but are not limited to:Serves as lead worker for all shift activities including coordinating major work efforts and special projects. Provides direction to Youth Detention Specialists for daily assignments as well as the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the department.Maintains safety and security by supervising youth and staff, monitoring security cameras, responding to violent situations and implementing and enforcing policies and procedures.Interviews, screens, and counsels juveniles for admission into detention program; conducts orientation into detention.Documents activities in a daily log, records, and prepares reports for the courts; trains college students, testifies in court, and transports residents to and from activities and appointments.Serves as med-aide in the clinic; distributes and supervises the consumption of medication and documents as appropriate.Performs searches, monitor showering activities, and resident sleeping rooms.May perform control room duties.Performs other duties as assigned.Education/ExperienceWork requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.Required:Four years' related experience; or three years' related experience with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.Additional Information & RequirementsValid Driver's License required.First Aid/CPR Certification within six months of hire.Handle with Care Restraint Certification within six months of hire.Must have the ability to work any shift (day/evenings/midnights) including weekends and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs.Work Location : 1260 Security Lane, Norfolk, Virginia 23502Work Schedule :Shifts are 6:30 am – 2:30 pm, 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm and 10:30 pm – 6:30 amNo rotating shifts8 hours per shiftRegular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.RetirementIf you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.NOTE:The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.Non-CityPositions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.01The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.02Please select the highest level of education you have completed.High School Diploma/GEDSome College (6 months or more)Associate's DegreeBachelor's Degree or higher03Do you possess an associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice or the human services fields?YesNo04Do you have a minimum of four (4) years' related experience or three (3) years' related experience with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree?YesNo05Do you have experience working with delinquent youth?YesNo06If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience. If you answered no, put n/a.07Describe any experience you have working as part of a team.08Are you competent with Microsoft word processing?YesNo09Do you have good documentation skills?YesNo10Do you have a valid driver's license?YesNo11A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?I have been convicted of a felonyI have been convicted of a misdemeanorI have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanorI have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor12If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.13Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.14Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk EmployeeYes - I am a previous City of Norfolk EmployeeNo - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee15Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)I am not a VeteranI am a VeteranI am a Disabled Veteran16If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."Required QuestionAgencyCity of NorfolkApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email