Henrico

• Develops and maintains sound working knowledge of DCJS, DOC, ACA, and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) regulations and standards; sound working knowledge of the Sheriff's administrative and facility operations, including occupational hazards, safety precautions, safety regulations and other assignment specific precautions related facility and inmate management as well as relevant best practices and mandated practices.
• Sound computer skills to use computer and typical business software, proprietary software and application, and wireless technologies for communication.
• Excellent written and oral skills with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing; excellent collaborative skills.
• Ability to understand and follow complex instructions, policies, processes, and data, including federal, state, and local regulations; must be able to quickly assess situations and make sound decisions to respond appropriately in emergency and/or high-risk situations; critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve.
• Non-supervisory; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Must be comfortable working in a secure environment; typically works in a secure office setting.
• Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to recognize and report unusual circumstances; good observation and memory skills with strong attention to details; stamina to remain seated for extended periods of time.

Limited to 29 hours per week.

This position will be assigned to Jail West. Nights, holidays and weekend will be required.

Expected hiring range will be at the lower end of the listed pay scale and commensurate with experience.

Important: Communications regarding your application will come from recruitment@henrico.gov and notifications@henrico.avature.net (our applicant tracking system). Please add both addresses to your safe sender list and check your spam or junk folder regularly.

High school diploma or equivalent, and entry level proficiency of personal computers and/or automated systems proficiency in Microsoft office suite. Excellent judgement, tact, and the ability to maintain confidentiality; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)