Secure Detention Superintendent
Apply NowCompany: City of Richmond, VA
Location: Richmond, VA 23223
Description:
Salary : $106,021.00 - $177,053.00 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 15M00000136
Department: Justice Services
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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:
The Juvenile Detention Center Superintendent provides services to juveniles, such as classification, supervision, and counseling, as well as management of a secure detention center. The incumbent serves as the highest-level manager of a 24-hour detention facility. Work involves making interpretive decisions on behalf of the organization regarding the means for executing the goals established by City policy and the department director by utilizing available technology and resources. Such interpretive decisions provide context for the work to be accomplished by subordinates supervised within the units managed. The incumbent may; oversee daily operations and direct work flow; conduct, attend, and participate in departmental staff meetings and meetings with other departments, City leadership, and citizens; review, prepare, and submit reports; represent the detention facility and the City to outside agencies; develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures; plan in-service training and ensure staff training and certifications are maintained; oversee correspondence; manage budgets and approve expenditures; and manage personnel.
Duties include but are not limited to
TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: These duties and percentage of time are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
Skills (some combination of the following):
Abilities (some combination of the following):
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:The working conditions may include regular exposure to environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and threatening environment; and occasional exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood and other bodily fluids, etc.; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space restricting movement; intense noise; and travel outside the organization's locations.
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 finger, talk, hear, and see; and occasional climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel and perform repetitive motions. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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 Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
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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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point Veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Do you have a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field? If no, do you have at least 2 years of related work experience?
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Which best describes your years of work experience with at-risk youth and their families?
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How many years of supervisory experience in Juvenile Detention Management or Youth Community Programs?
Required Question
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 15M00000136
Department: Justice Services
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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
The Juvenile Detention Center Superintendent provides services to juveniles, such as classification, supervision, and counseling, as well as management of a secure detention center. The incumbent serves as the highest-level manager of a 24-hour detention facility. Work involves making interpretive decisions on behalf of the organization regarding the means for executing the goals established by City policy and the department director by utilizing available technology and resources. Such interpretive decisions provide context for the work to be accomplished by subordinates supervised within the units managed. The incumbent may; oversee daily operations and direct work flow; conduct, attend, and participate in departmental staff meetings and meetings with other departments, City leadership, and citizens; review, prepare, and submit reports; represent the detention facility and the City to outside agencies; develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures; plan in-service training and ensure staff training and certifications are maintained; oversee correspondence; manage budgets and approve expenditures; and manage personnel.
Duties include but are not limited to
TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: These duties and percentage of time are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
- Creates, changes, and updates program and policies when necessary, such as detention admission and release policies via contacts with interested public agencies, community organizations, and various communications media; administers and implements policies and objectives.
- Prepares budget estimates of operating expenses, such as where to spend or transfer money; ensures expenditures are kept within budget allotments.
- Sets goals for managers and employees; ensures goals are carried out.
- Reviews contracts; decides when to cancel or renew.
- Advises and plans for in-service training and orientation sessions for staff. members; approves training schedule.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, or related behavioral science field
- Six years of journey-level professional court service or detention experience
- Two years of supervisory experience at mid-level or higher in a secure detention facility.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- None required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
- At-risk youth such as hostile youth who have experienced trauma within home and community
- Budgeting
- Processes and procedures of various Court Services units such as intake, probation, and parole
- Counseling and social work principles and practices, including casework methods, especially regarding problems of socially and emotionally maladjusted children
- Criminal justice systems and laws
- Detention home philosophy and administration of youth detention facilities
- Extensive knowledge in the juvenile justice field
- Strategic planning
Skills (some combination of the following):
- Assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work
- Communicating with various internal and external departments
- Composing and implementing new solutions
- Developing policies and procedures
- Hiring and recruiting new employees
- Managing the day-to-day operations of a detention facility
- Program management within a secure detention facility, including the maintenance of a three-million-dollar budget, a three hundred- and seventy-five-thousand-dollar capital budget, finances, and fiscal plans
- Using discretion and authority to approve purchase orders for payments
- Excellent written and oral communication
Abilities (some combination of the following):
- Exercise independent judgment
- Manage time effectively
- Plan
- Problem solves
- Help subordinates set goals and ensuring goals are met
- Make difficult decisions
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:The working conditions may include regular exposure to environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and threatening environment; and occasional exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood and other bodily fluids, etc.; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space restricting movement; intense noise; and travel outside the organization's locations.
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 finger, talk, hear, and see; and occasional climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel and perform repetitive motions. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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 Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
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.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
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5-point Veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field? If no, do you have at least 2 years of related work experience?
- Yes
- No
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Which best describes your years of work experience with at-risk youth and their families?
- Less than one year
- 1 - 2 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 6 - 8 years
- 9 or more years
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How many years of supervisory experience in Juvenile Detention Management or Youth Community Programs?
- No experience to less than one year of experience
- One year to three years of experience
- Three to five years of experience
- Five years or more of experience
Required Question